The Landsknechts: German militiamen from late XV and XVI

The Landsknechts: German militiamen from late XV and XVI century (Soldiers & Weapons)

The German Landsknechte (German plural, singular Landsknecht), meaning "servants of the land", were colourful mercenary soldiers with a redoubtable reputation, who took over the Swiss forces' legacy and became the most formidable military force of the late 15th and throughout 16th century Europe, consisting predominantly of German and Swiss mercenary pikemen and supporting foot soldiers, they achieved the reputation for being the universal mercenary of early modern Europe. Was Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519, the founder of the first mercenary Landsknecht regiments in 1487. He called upon Georg von Frundsberg (1473â€“1528), known by many as the Father of the Landsknechte, to assist him in their organization. Our book, cover all the history of this soldiers with finest illustration all in colour and 16 artistic colour plates.
Country USA
Brand Soldiershop
Manufacturer Soldiershop
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 100 Illustrations; Illustrations, color
UnitCount 1
EANs 9788893270878
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Soldiershop
Manufacturer	Soldiershop
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	100 Illustrations; Illustrations, color
UnitCount	1
EANs	9788893270878
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Landsknechts: German militiamen from late XV and XVI century (Soldiers & Weapons)