Hungarian Hussar 1756-1815 Contributor(s): Hollins, David (Author), Pavlovic, Darko (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841765244 ISBN-13: 9781841765242 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2003 Annotation: The Hussar were the skilled, daring and flamboyant light cavalrymen first drawn for Hapsburg service, from what is now northern Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia and Hungary in the late 17th century. Before long, major European nations adopted Hussar formations, uniform and equipment. This title covers a dynamic and glamorous period, during which the Hussars were increasingly regulated within the Hapsburg army, and developments took place in clothing, weaponry and equipment, notably the introduction of short carbines and rifles. Battlefield tactics, campaign life, and famous episodes of derring-do are also given full treatment, making this a packed, colourful and fascinating study of the Hungarian Hussar. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Austria & Hungary - History | Military - General - History | Military - Napoleonic Wars |
Dewey: 357.109 |
LCCN: 2007390263 |
Series: Warrior |
Physical Information: 0.23" H x 7.78" W x 9.2" (0.49 lbs) 64 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Hussar were the skilled, daring and flamboyant light cavalrymen first drawn for Hapsburg service, from what is now northern Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia and Hungary in the late 17th century. Before long, major European nations adopted Hussar formations, uniform and equipment. This title covers a dynamic and glamorous period, during which the Hussars were increasingly regulated within the Hapsburg army, and developments took place in clothing, weaponry and equipment, notably the introduction of short carbines and rifles. Battlefield tactics, campaign life, and famous episodes of derring-do of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815) are also given full treatment, making this a packed, colourful and fascinating study of the Hungarian Hussar. |