Austrian Army (2) 1836-1866: Cavalry; Author: Pavlovic, Darko; Illustrator: Pavlovic, Darko; Paperback

Author: Pavlovic, Darko; Illustrator: Pavlovic, Darko
Series#:329; Men-At-Arms (Osprey); Paperback; 8 Colour and 50 B&w Illustrations
48 pages
Published: July 1999
Osprey
ISBN: 1855328003

The Imperial cavalry was divided into a Hungarian and German component. The German cavalry consisted of Cuirassieres, Dragoons, Dragoons, and Chevauxlegers, while the Hungarian cavalry consisted entirely of Hussars, a genuine light cavalry recruited from the Hungarians and South Slavs who possessed an almost inborn ability to skirmish and raid. The many conflicts of 19th century Europe gave plenty of scope for these abilities to be expressed in the field.Definitive English language history of the Austrian army during this period. This second volume in the history of the Austrian Army during the 19th century focuses on the cavalry, including the famous Hungarian Hussars. It details the armies which fought the French at Magenta and Solferion and the Prussians at Koniggratz.