The Austrian Army 1740–80 (1)
Author | : Philip Haythornthwaite |
Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1994-07-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 1855324156 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781855324152 |
Rating | : 4/5 (152 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Austrian Army 1740–80 (1) written by Philip Haythornthwaite and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 1994-07-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Austria was both a major participant and one of the causes of hostilities in the wars of the mid-18th century. The death of the Habsburg Emperor Charles VI in October 1740 set in motion the first of the major wars of the time. His heir was a daughter, Maria Theresa, who was destined become one of the greatest figures in the history of the 18th century. The Hapsburg territories were immense, and a key unifying factor was the army itself, that embraced all nationalities and drew its personnel from Hapsburg lands and beyond. This title, the first in a sequence of three, takes a close look at the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the cavalry of the Austrian Army during Maria Theresa's reign, covering cuirassiers, dragoons, hussars, and chevauxleger.