Waterstones Imperial Armies of the Thirty Years’ War (2)
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Price: £12.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: This history of the Catholic armies of the Habsburg Empire that fought in the Thirty Years' War explores the role of cavalry during the last major religious war in mainland Europe, which saw the end of the large mercenary forces and the beginnings of the well-disciplined national army. This book charts this progression, illustrating and explaining the forces of the key Catholic armies, while exploring the organization, tactics, and colourful uniforms of the cavalry forces as they were expertly wielded by the great captains of the period including Tilly, Conde and Gustavus. Waterstones Imperial Armies of the Thirty Years’ War (2) - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781846039973
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ISBN: 9781846039973
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Author: Charles Vasey
Rating: 5
Review: The old argument about how wonderful Gustavus's cavalry was has abated but there remains a considerable period of change covered by this book. At the beginning of the War one might summarise the situation as heavy, three quarter armoured pistoleers (expensive) and mounted arquebusiers (cheaper) plus some exotic Eastern European types. As the war developed either because of tactical change or cost armour was reduced and the sword became more used for the swift charge. You can follow these developments in the text and, especially, the illustrations of this excellent primer.
Author: Canberra Junior
Rating: 1
Review: To all those veteran Osprey fans, do you remember when we used to pick up the books at those model shops of old and look at the plates with admiration? More than once did an interest in a particular period stem from these books with awesome artwork. The plates in this book are simply horrendous. I would like to add that after my initial review on the book, the text is actually worthwhile and that the companion book by the same authors on the Imperial Armies of the Thirty Years War is proficient in both text and artwork. That Osprey Publishing were willing to accept the illustrations for this book as satisfactory is bizarre to say the very least.
