Polish Armies 1569–1696 (1) cover
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Few people will realise that at one time the Polish state was one of Europe's great powers. One of the chief instruments of her success was undoubtedly her army, which though small can claim many accomplishments and major successes in the 16th and 17th centuries. Richard Brzezinski redresses this imbalance by providing a portrait of Polish armies from 1569-1696, detailing their history, organisation, arms, armour, insignia and dress, accompanied by numerous illustrations and eight superb full page colour plates by Angus McBride.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Organisation and Recruitment · Cavalry · Infantry · The Lithuanian Army · Pospolite Ruszenie (Levy of the Nobility) · Flags, Command Insignia and Field Signs · The Plates

Product details

Published Apr 23 1987
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9780850457360
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 184
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Richard Brzezinski

Richard Brzezinski is a leading expert on the mili…

Illustrator

Angus McBride

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