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London Osprey 1981
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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.
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The Swiss military technology lacked distinctive weapons or armour, being pretty much off the rack Western European, so this book has a good deal about the organization of the actual Swiss units. There are several pages devoted to a chronology and short description of the more famous battles
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involving Swiss forces. There are also two plates of Swiss City and Canton flags. Show Less
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0850453348 / 9780850453348
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Men-at-Arms 94