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The Army of Gustavus Adolphus (2): Cavalry (Men-at-Arms) (Pt.2)

By Richard Brzezinski

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2006
ISBN
1855323508, 9781855323506
Open Library ID
OL8992838M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
46 MB (48746345 bytes)
Pages
48\47
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Much of the fame of Gustavus Adolphus has founded upon his cavalry. He is said to have reversed the stagnation of European cavalry warfare, giving it back fluidity and vigour. Like much 'Gustavus mythology', however, the truth may well be quite different. Richard Brzezinski explores the truth behind the myth, in an attempt to find the real story of Gustavus's cavarly. Their organization, arms, armour, tactics and uniforms are examined in a text accompanied by many illustrations, including eight fine full page colour plates by Richard Hook.

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