The Swiss at War 1300-1500 (Men-At-Arms Series, 94) (Men-at-Arms, 94) - Softcover

Miller, Douglas; Embleton, Gerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850453348 ISBN 13: 9780850453348

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1979

Synopsis

During the 14th and 15th centuries military tactics in Europe underwent a period of sustained transformation of which the outcome was the rejuvenation of the footsoldier as the major tactical unit. One nation alone stands principally responsible for this development – the Swiss Confederation. For centuries the mounted knights had 'ridden roughshod over the populations of Europe'. It was in the Swiss halberdier and later the pikeman that the mounted men-at-arms were to meet their match. This absorbing text by Douglas Miller provides an account of rise of the Swiss army to its tactical zenith, beginning with the classic encounter at Morgarten.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

From the Back Cover:

This book aims at reconstructing the costume and weapons of the lower ranks of the Swiss, and to outline, on the basis of illustrative material, the armour of the wealthier Swiss.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1979
• ISBN 10: 0850453348
• ISBN 13: 9780850453348
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Embleton Gerry