Polish winged hussar

• 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