Status
Available
Call number
Series
Collection
Publication
Osprey Publishing, Limited (2001), Paperback
Description
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.
User reviews
LibraryThing member hsifeng
REENACTORS NOTE: Of the two versions of the Opsrey Landsknecht book, this is my favorite because it was co-written by Gerry Embleton who I respect as a reenactor, historian and artist. Very basic overview, good bibliography.
Subjects
Language
Physical description
9.53 inches
ISBN
0850452589 / 9780850452587