{"product_id":"polish-winged-hussar-1576-1775","title":"Polish Winged Hussar 1576–1775","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Polish hussar was, to quote one of many foreign visitors impressed by them, 'without doubt one of the most spectacular soldiers in the world'.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost dramatic of all hussar characteristics were the 'wings' worn on the back or on the saddle; their purpose has been hotly debated. The hussar's main offensive weapon was a 4–5 metre lance (kopia). This title takes a close look at the origins and development of the Polish 'winged' hussars, and using many years' painstaking research drawn from unpublished Polish sources, provides a rounded view of the training, tactics, appearance and experiences of these legendary and fascinating warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":57296686678360,"sku":"9781841766508","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781841766508.jpg?v=1778830242","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/polish-winged-hussar-1576-1775","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}