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Sorry but need help again this week. I'm sure I can rely on the "Forum family" to help me.

3a. Infantry made up of a thousand bowmen (8)
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17. Causing anguish-could it be earth-shattering? (5-7)
No letters placed.

5d. Provides approval for what people are faced with
(12) ??U?T?N?????

8d. Those in races make movement easier (4-8)
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Any help very much appreciated.

Ball bearings?
They are in races- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_bearing

5 Countenances?

M - 1000 + archers = Marchers= infantry?

Earth shattered is "heart rending"?

Ab, thank you so much for your help. Ball bearing I would never have got, but how the heck did I not see Marchers?
Thanks again, should be able to crack on now.