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Landsknecht Soldier 1486-1560

By Gerry Embleton , John Richards

Book information

Publisher
Osprey
Year
2002
ISBN
9781841762432, 1-84176-243-1
Open Library ID
OL8922217M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7320808 bytes)
Series
Warrior 049
Edition
illustrated edition
Pages
65\65
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

The Landsknecht (meaning 'servant of the country') flourished during a key period for military organisation and practice. In the late 15th century, the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, recruited thousands of mercenaries from Central and Northern Europe, with the aim of creating a reliable source of men for his armies – and the Landsknecht were born. This book reveals the true-life experiences of the Landsknecht soldier, using numerous first-hand accounts. It takes a close look at the recruitment, training, daily life and and careers of these formidable soldiers, and examines in detail their clothing, equipment and weaponry. Many fine, contemporary illustrations, some drawn by Landsknecht themselves, accompany the text.

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