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Landsknecht Soldier 1486–1560

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The Landsknecht 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 during conflicts such as those of the Italian Wars , 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.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Release: May 25, 2002

ISBN: 1841762431

ISBN 13: 9781841762432

Landsknecht Soldier 1486–1560

4/5 ( ratings)

The Landsknecht 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 during conflicts such as those of the Italian Wars , 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.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Release: May 25, 2002

ISBN: 1841762431

ISBN 13: 9781841762432

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