The Austrian Army 1740-80 (1) Cavalry

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.

Product details

• Authors: Philip J. Haythornthwaite, Philip Haythornthwaite
• Assisted by: William Younghusband (Illustration), Bill Younghusband (Illustration), Younghusband Bill (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.12.2019
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration
• EAN: 9781855324152
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-415-2
• Pages: 48
• Dimensions (packing): 18 x 24.4 x 0.8 cm
• Series: Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms
• Subjects: austria, History, HISTORY / Military / General, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Military institutions, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces