Origin of the Word 'Infantry'

Does anyone know where this word originated?

On a television program I was watching they suggested that Infantry derives from ancient Greek; the strategists placed the youngest soldiers on the front line, because the were essentially expendable, hence Infant-ry. Sounds awful to me. Shocking, really. My google search found that explanation, but other explanations were also provided.

Thoughts? I am curious because, like so many others, Herb was attached to a French Infantry Battalion.

Just struck me. I guess I am also thinking about all the child soldiers in the world today - with ISIS, Boka Haram and other such atrocious world events.

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In spite of the fact I have been totally lax and not getting anything done on the blog! Yay!

I will confess, I have added a new hobby to my collection of hobbies and i am currently keeping it under wraps, but perhaps I will share soon enough. I will return to Herb and his fellow soldiers soon.