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ELI179: Pike and Shot Tactics 1590–1660

ELI179: Pike and Shot Tactics 1590–1660

SKU: 9781846034695

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Author
Keith Roberts

Author
Adam Hook

About this book
Throughout the 17th century large parts of Europe were depopulated during the wide-ranging and savage wars of religion and dynasty, involving all of the major powers. This was therefore a key period in the development of ‘modern’ infantry tactics, such as the use of pole-arms and muskets together - hence the popular expression ‘pike and shot’. These infantry tactics involved different national schools on thought and practice, and were tested bloodily in great battles. This title covers the Dutch-Spanish wars of independence, The Thirty Years’ War and the English Civil Wars.

Contents

  • Introduction – Maurice of Nassau counters Spanish tactics, 1590s · The Swedish method – Gustavus Adolphus adapts Dutch doctrine for more aggressive operations against German armies, 1630s · English veterans use Dutch tactics and German experience against the Scots, 1630s · The English Civil Wars, 1642–50: early Royalist armies use Swedish tactics, Parliamentary generals Dutch
  • German tactics – developments 1642–45 – the different influences carried over into the New Model Army · Conclusions

Paperback; March 2010; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781846034695