Pike and Shot Tactics 1590-1660 (Paperback)

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 and the English Civil Wars. 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.

General

Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Elite
Release date:	March 2010
First published:	March 2010
Authors:	Keith Roberts
Illustrators:	Adam Hook (Illustrator)
Dimensions:	248 x 184 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	64
ISBN-13:	978-1-84603-469-5
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Defence strategy, planning & research > Military tactics Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Promotions
LSN:	1-84603-469-8
Barcode:	9781846034695

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