The Landsknechts

The Landsknechts - Men-at-Arms Series

Paperback (31 Mar 1976)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Landsknechts were German mercenaries who served during the reigns of Maximilian I and Charles V in the sixteenth century. Having signed up, these Landsknechts were read a very detailed code of conduct, organized into companies, paid one month in advance, and sent into battle! Their major weapon was the pike, which could be up to 18 feet in length, but those whose duty it was to advance in the front line carried instead the fearsome Zweihänder; an enormous battle-sword around 66 inches in length! Douglas Miller describes in detail the organisation, tactics, weapons, uniforms and history of these remarkable soldiers.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780850452587
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 356.1
DEWEY edition: 18
Language: English
Number of pages: 40
Weight: 202g
Height: 247mm
Width: 184mm
Spine width: 4mm