In Medieval Europe, the term "regiment" denoted any large body of front-line soldiers,Page 39, Vol. XXIII, Encyclopædia Britannica, 11th Edition. recruited or conscripted in one geographical area, by a leader who was often also the feudal lord in capite of the soldiers. Lesser barons of knightly rank could be expected to muster or hire a company or battalion from their manorial estate.
in medieval europe the term "regiment" denoted any large body of front-line soldierspage 39 vol xxiii encyclopædia britannica 11th edition recruited or conscripted in one geographical area by a leader who was often also the feudal lord in capite of the soldiers lesser barons of knightly rank could be expected to muster or hire a company or battalion from their manorial estate