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Polish Winged Hussar 1576–1775
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Description
This book examines the origins and development of the Polish 'Winged' Hussars. Using many years' painstaking research drawn from unpublished Polish sources, the author provides a rounded view of the training, tactics, appearance and experiences of these legendary and fascinating warriors. Most dramatic of all Hussar characteristics were the 'wings' worn on the back or on the saddle, although not all Hussars wore them, and their purpose has been fiercely debated. The Hussars terrified the Turks, Tatars, Muscovite boyars, Ukrainian Cossacks and Swedes, who did everything to avoid facing them directly in battle.
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Product details
Published | Jul 25 2006 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 64 |
ISBN | 9781841766508 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 44 b/w; 18 col |
Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
Series | Warrior |
Short code | WAR 94 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Osprey's military titles are very subject-specific, allowing for a depth of focus most other general-interest surveys lack. Their latest titles are top picks military reference libraries will appreciate... [In] Richard Brzezinski's Polish Winged Hussar 1576-1775...thie history and origins of their tactics receives fine insights.
Midwest Book Review

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