ISBN10: 1846034698, ISBN13: 9781846034695, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Osprey] Softcover Paperback. Throughout the 17th century large parts of Europe were depopulated during the wide-ranging and savage wars of religion and dynasty, involving all of the major powers. This was therefore a key period in the development of 'modern' infantry tactics, such as the use of pole-arms and muskets together hence the popular expression 'pike and shot'. These infantry tactics involved different national schools on thought and practice, and were tested bloodily in great battles. This title covers the Dutch-Spanish wars of independence, The Thirty Years' War and the English Civil Wars. Throughout the 17th century large parts of Europe were depopulated during the wide-ranging and savage wars of religion and dynasty, involving various major powers. This was hence a key period in the development of 'modern' infantry tactics. This title covers the Dutch-Spanish wars of independence, The Thirty Years' War and the English Civil Wars. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
[Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2010]
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