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Imperial Armies of the Thirty Years' War (2): Cavalry

Imperial Armies of the Thirty Years' War (2): Cavalry

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Description: This history of the Catholic armies of the Habsburg Empire that fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)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 colorful uniforms of the cavalry forces as they were expertly wielded by the great captains of the period including Tilly, Conde and Gustavus.
MSRP: 17.95
Book Series: Men-at-Arms
Volume: 462
Subject: Military History
Author: Vladimir Brnardic
About the Author: 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 to19th century, especially those of the Napoleonic period. He is married and currently lives and works in Zagreb, Croatia.
ISBN-13: 9781846039973
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Publication Date: 11/23/10
Number of Pages: 48
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic
UPC: 9781846039973
Set: Osprey Books
Rarity: sealed
This history of the Catholic armies of the Habsburg Empire that fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)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 colorful uniforms of the cavalry forces as they were expertly wielded by the great captains of the period including Tilly, Conde and Gustavus.
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