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Dutch Armies of the 80 Years´ War 1568-1648 1: Infantry
Bouko de Groot
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Description for Dutch Armies of the 80 Years´ War 1568-1648 1: Infantry
Paperback. An illustrated study of the Dutch infantry during the 80 Years War and the struggle for independence from Spain. It will appeal to enthusiasts of 16th- and 17th-century warfare." Illustrator(s): Embleton, Gerry. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBW; JWD; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 247 x 5. Weight in Grams: 164.
The 80 Years' War (also known as the Dutch War of Independence) was the foundation of Dutch nationhood, and during the course of the conflict one of its main leaders - Maurice of Orange-Nassau - created an army and a tactical system that became a model throughout Europe. This study, the first of a two-part series, focuses on the Dutch infantry. It examines how Maurice of Orange-Nassau attracted volunteers and students from across Europe, introduced innovative new training methods such as common drill movements, and standardised the organisation and payment system of the army to make it ... Read more
The 80 Years' War (also known as the Dutch War of Independence) was the foundation of Dutch nationhood, and during the course of the conflict one of its main leaders - Maurice of Orange-Nassau - created an army and a tactical system that became a model throughout Europe. This study, the first of a two-part series, focuses on the Dutch infantry. It examines how Maurice of Orange-Nassau attracted volunteers and students from across Europe, introduced innovative new training methods such as common drill movements, and standardised the organisation and payment system of the army to make it ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Men-at-Arms
Condition
New
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472819116
SKU
V9781472819116
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About Bouko de Groot
Bouko de Groot has a BA in Art History and an MA in Egyptology. He is Dutch and currently lives in Germany. He has served in the army and is a published author of a number of academic, popular scientific and business journalistic articles. When not writing about current affairs, he continues to study and write about military history. ... Read more
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