457 IMPERIAL ARMIES OF THE THIRTY YEARS' WAR(1)

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Amidst this social, political, and religious catastrophes of the TYW, important changes were experienced within the organization of armed forces. The war saw the end of the large mercenary forces and the beginnings of the well-disciplined national army. This book charts this progression, illustrating and explaining the forces of the key Catholic armies, while exploring the weapons, organization, tactics, and colorful uniforms used by the infantry and artillery.