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The Army of Gustavus Adolphus (2)

Cavalry
By Richard Brzezinski
Series: Men-at-Arms
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The Army of Gustavus Adolphus (2) by Richard Brzezinski delves into the military strategies and organisation of the Swedish army under the leadership of King Gustavus Adolphus during the 17th century. The book examines how Gustavus Adolphus revolutionised warfare through innovative tactics, advanced weaponry, and strong discipline. Featuring detailed accounts and illustrations, it provides an insightful look into the transformative impact he had on military history.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you are fascinated by the intricacies of military history and the powerful impact of Gustavus Adolphus on the art of warfare, this book delves into the detailed operations and structures of his army. Enthusiasts of the Thirty Years' War and early modern European military tactics will find this a rich and informative exploration.

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The Army of Gustavus Adolphus (2)

"The Lion of the North", saviour of German Protestantism and the outstanding tactical genius of his day, Gustavus Adolphus had a revolutionary effect on the warfare of the 17th century, as this book describes.

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Much of the fame of Gustavus Adolphus has been founded upon his cavalry. He is said to have reversed the stagnation of European cavalry warfare, giving it back fluidity and vigour. Like much of the '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 cavalry. 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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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855323506

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 50 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Hook

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 48

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Education & Reference European History History & Military Non-Fiction Richard Brzezinski Series: Men-at-Arms

About the Author

Richard Brzezinski is a young historian and a leading expert on the military history of central and Eastern Europe, greatly admired for his primary research and painstaking work in archives in Sweden, Germany and Poland. He has previously written titles on Polish Armies 1569-1696 and the army of Gustavus Adolphus in Osprey's Men-at Arms series.

Richard Hook is one of the world's greatest military illustrators and has contributed to more than 30 Osprey titles. He is also an authority on the native peoples of North America, a subject for which he has had a life-long passion.

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