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The Tactics of the Hussars and Their Weaknesses

For the attack, the Hussar's banner was lined up in three or more lines. The first ranks were the most experienced and well-armed warriors,...

The Golden Age of the Winged Hussars

Hussars played a decisive role in many battles in which it participated: the battle of Orsha in 1514, and the battle of Obertyn in...

The Birth of the Winged Hussar

Origins According to one version in the 10th century, light cavalry was mentioned in the Byzantine military manuals, which was called chosariori or chonsariori. In...

Barbarians Throughout History

Barbarians are people who were foreigners to the ancient Greeks, and then to the Romans, spoke an incomprehensible language and were alien to their...

The Senate of Ancient Rome

Senate in the era of the Republic With the establishment of the republic, the Senate, along with the magistrates and the people's assemblies ( comitia...

History Behind the County of Tripoli (1109–1289)

Tripoli County is the last of the four Christian Crusader states that were created after the successful First Crusade on the territory of the...

History of the Principality of Antioch (1098–1268)

The Principality of Antiochia is the second of the Christian states founded by the Crusaders during the 1st Crusade in the territory of modern...

History of the County of Edessa (1098–1144)

Foundation Edessa County is the first Christian state founded by the Crusaders during the 1st Crusade. It existed from 1098 to 1146. After the capture...

History of the Sword Throughout The Middle Ages

Early Medieval Period Starting from Europe, the sword in the Middle Ages was widely spread, had many variations and was actively used until the New...

History of the Katana

History and Origin Katana, the word means "a curved sword with a one-sided blade". The length of the blade is from 2 to 2.5...

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