Imperial Armies of the Thirty Years’ War (2)

Cavalry

AvVladimir Brnardic

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

Del 462 i serien Men-at-Arms

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Beskrivning

This history of the Catholic armies of the Habsburg Empire that fought in the Thirty Years' War explores the role of cavalry during the last major religious war in mainland Europe, which saw the end of the large mercenary forces and the beginnings of the well-disciplined national army.This book charts this progression, illustrating and explaining the forces of the key Catholic armies, while exploring the organization, tactics, and colourful uniforms of the cavalry forces as they were expertly wielded by the great captains of the period including Tilly, Condé and Gustavus.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-11-20
Mått:180 x 241 x 8 mm
Vikt:159 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Men-at-Arms
Antal sidor:48
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Darko Pavlovic
ISBN:9781846039973

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Vladimir Brnardic was born in Zagreb in 1973. After graduating from the University of Zagreb with a History degree, he trained as a journalist in the Documentary Program of Croatian Television. He has a keen interest in the history of Central and Eastern European military organisations from the 15th to 19th century, especially those of the Napoleonic period.Darko Pavlovic was born in 1959 and currently lives and works in Zagreb, Croatia. A trained architect, he now works as a full-time illustrator and writer, specializing in militaria. Darko has illustrated a number of books for Osprey including Men-at-Arms 282: Axis Forces in Yugoslavia 1941–45 and Elite 60: U-Boat Crews 1914–45. He has also written and illustrated titles for the Men-at-Arms series on the Austrian army of the 19th century.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction: heavy and light cavalry at the beginning of the 17th centuryOrganization, tactics, arms and armour and clothing, horse furniture, standards, and military music of Cuirassiers (armoured heavy cavalry) – Harquebusiers (carbine-armed cavalry) – Dragoons (mounted infantry) – Croats and Hussars (light cavalry)