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

This history of the Catholic armies of the Habsburg Empire that fought in the Thirty Years’ War 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 Tally, Condé and Gustavo's.

Contents:

Introduction: heavy and light cavalry at the beginning of the 17th century

Organization, tactics, arms and armor and clothing, horse furniture, standards, and military music of Cuirassiers (armored heavy cavalry) – Harqubuisers (carbine-armed cavalry) – Dragoons (mounted infantry) – Croats and Hussars (light cavalry)