Polish winged hussar, 1576-1775
| Titel: | Polish winged hussar, 1576-1775 / Richard Brzezinski; illustrated by Velimir Vuksic |
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| Veröffentlicht: | Oxford : Osprey, 2006 |
| Umfang: | 64 p. : ill (some col.) ; 25cm |
| Format: | Buch |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Schriftenreihe/ mehrbändiges Werk: |
Warrior ; 94 |
| ISBN: | 184176650X |
| Hinweise zum Inhalt: |
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description Inhaltsverzeichnis |
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- Introduction
- p. 4
- Outline History of the Hussar
- p. 5
- Early hussars in Poland
- Heyday of the Polish hussar
- Recruitment and Organization
- p. 7
- Rotmistrz and towarzysz
- Retainers and camp servants
- Junior company staff
- Mustering and pay
- State-paid, royal and private units
- Equipment
- p. 14
- Armour
- Swords
- Bows and firearms
- The kopia lance
- Wings
- p. 19
- What were the wings for?
- Clothing
- p. 23
- Leopardskins and capes
- Horses
- p. 26
- Training
- p. 27
- On Campaign
- p. 29
- Baggage and logistics
- Camp life
- The universal soldier?
- Battle Formations
- p. 41
- The Experience of Battle
- p. 43
- The charge
- Close combat
- Hussars versus pikemen
- Pursuit
- Casualties
- After Battle
- p. 51
- Retirement
- Demise of the Hussars
- p. 53
- Collecting
- p. 55
- Entertainment and Re-Enactment
- p. 56
- Glossary
- p. 56
- Select Bibliography
- p. 57
- Colour Plate Commentary
- p. 59
- Index
- p. 64
