Osprey's examiantion of pike and shot tactics employed in various wars of the 17th century. Throughout the 17th century; large parts of Europe were depopulated during wide-ranging and savage wars of religion and dynasty involving all of the major powers. These included the Dutch-Spanish wars of independence; The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and the English Civil Wars (1642-1651). This was the key period in the development of 'modern' infantry tactics; incorporating the use of pole-arms and muskets together; hence the popular expression 'pike and shot'. Although cavalry participated in such conflicts; it was the infantry that was the decisive arm. Such infantry tactics involved different national schools on thought and practice; tested bloodily in great battles. Keith Roberts is a respected expert in this field; who draws on extensive knowledge of original manuals of tactics to create a revealing study of the period. This volume will be both attractive to wargamers and worthy of serious academic attention.
#1833001 in Books I. B. Tauris 2009-06-15 2009-07-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.37 x .3 x 5.61l; .35 #File Name: 1845117743160 pages
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