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The Hungarian Ut�sz (Sapper or Pioneer, pronounced ew-tas), like the combat engineers of many nations, had a number of roles on the battlefield. They, like the artillery, were a well-trained technical branch of the army.

Their roles included bridging and fording of rivers, construction of field and heavy fortifications, the assault and destruction of enemy fortifications, other demolitions work, and mine laying.

Hungarian pioneers were equipped with a variety of weapons and tools including long handled shovels, saws, picks and axes, rope and other wood working tools. They carried explosives and mines as well as rifles and machine-guns. They also used either the 41M or 43M flame-thrower especially for assaulting fortifications.

Pioneer can be found in platoons as part of many types or units in the Hungarian army. They are also organised in to battalions usually deployed at Divisional and Corps level. A battalion usually contained three pioneer companies.

During the battle for Budapest in 1944 to 1945 three Assault Pioneer Battalion fought in the city. They were organised from the staff and students of the army engineer school and the pioneers from the divisions fighting in the city.