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Landsknechts, The (1980 Printing)

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - 1500 - 1800 A.D.


Product Info

Title
Landsknechts, The (1980 Printing)
Publisher
Category
Author
Douglas Miller
Publish Year
1980
Pages
40
Dimensions
7.5x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147875412
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA58

Description

The Landsknechts were German mercenaries who served during the reigns of Maximilian I and Charles V in the sixteenth century. Having signed up, these Landsknechts were read a very detailed code of conduct, organized into companies, paid one month in advance, and sent into battle! Their major weapon was the pike, which could be up to 18 feet in length, but those whose duty it was to advance in the front line carried instead the fearsome Zweihänder; an enormous battle-sword around 66 inches in length! Douglas Miller describes in detail the organization, tactics, weapons, uniforms and history of these remarkable soldiers.