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  1. Polish hussars - Wikipedia

    • The Polish hussars , alternatively known as the winged hussars, were a heavy cavalry formation active in Poland and in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1503 to 1702. Their epithet is derived from large rear wings, which were intended to demoralize the enemy during a charge. The hussars ranked as the elite of Polish cavalry until their official disbandin… See more

    History

    The etymology of the word hussar stems from the Serbian word gusar meaning "wanderer/brawler". Hussars originated in mercenary units of exiled Serbian warriors from Hungary. Mercenary lancers of Serb origin, kno… See more

    Tactics

    The hussars represented the heavy cavalry of the Commonwealth. The Towarzysz husarski (Companion) commanded his own poczet (kopia) consisting of two to five similarly armed retainers and other servants (c… See more

     
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