The Austrian Army 1740–80 (1)

Cavalry

The Austrian Army 1740–80 (1) cover

The Austrian Army 1740–80 (1)

Cavalry

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Austria was both a major participant and one of the causes of hostilities in the wars of the mid-18th century. The death of the Habsburg Emperor Charles VI in October 1740 set in motion the first of the major wars of the time. His heir was a daughter, Maria Theresa, who was destined become one of the greatest figures in the history of the 18th century. The Hapsburg territories were immense, and a key unifying factor was the army itself, that embraced all nationalities and drew its personnel from Hapsburg lands and beyond. This title, the first in a sequence of three, takes a close look at the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the cavalry of the Austrian Army during Maria Theresa's reign, covering cuirassiers, dragoons, hussars, and chevauxleger.

Table of Contents

The Empire and Army · Army Organisation · The Cavalry · Uniform and Equipment · Regimental Details · The Plates

Product details

Published 28 Jul 1994
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781855324152
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 271
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Philip Haythornthwaite

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Bill Younghusband

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