Wehrbauer (German pronunciation: [ˈveːɐ̯ˌbaʊ.ɐ], lit. 'defensive peasant'; pl. Wehrbauern) is a German term for settlers living on the marches of a realm who were tasked with holding back foreign invaders until the arrival of proper military reinforcements. In turn, they were granted special liberties.
Wehrbauer (German pronunciation: [ˈveːɐ̯ˌbaʊ.ɐ], lit. 'defensive peasant'; pl. Wehrbauern) is a German term for settlers living on the marches of a realm who were tasked with holding back foreign invaders until the arrival of proper military reinforcements. In turn, they were granted special liberties.
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