"Dutch Armies of the 80 Years’ War 1568–1648" Topic

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"The 80 Years' War (also known as the Dutch War of Independence) was the foundation of Dutch nationhood, and during the course of the conflict one of its main leaders – Maurice of Orange-Nassau – created an army and a tactical system that became a model throughout Europe.
This study, the first of a two-part series, focuses on the Dutch infantry. It examines how Maurice of Orange-Nassau attracted volunteers and students from across Europe, introduced innovative new training methods such as common drill movements, and standardised the organisation and payment system of the army to make it more than a match for the occupying Spanish. His successes inspired officers and generals across the continent to copy his methods, including many English officers who went on to fight in the English Civil Wars. Featuring full-colour artwork and rare period illustrations, this book examines how the Dutch infantry was transformed into a fighting force able to defeat the might of Imperial Spain"

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Amicalement
Armand

The man on the left is not carrying a lance, but a leaping pole ! They seemed to have been used quite a lot, and very handy for a fast crossing of watery Holland. Hopefully we will see in the near future a figure like this ?

One for the book self

Glad you like it my friend.

Amicalement
Armand

I've been wondering about how to recreate battles between Dutch Sea Beggars in boats vs Spanish soldiers standing on islands, when the Dutch cut the dams and flooded the land …

I saw this at Barnes and Noble the other day. Looks to be one of the better Ospreys.

I've just had "out of stock, refund to follow" on the paperback; it supposedly published on 7 April, and I ordered on 18 April. That's quite quick to go out of print!

Great for the up coming Khursan range of figures.

William