Why did the landsknecht dress like that?
Landsknechts were exempt from the 'sumptuary laws' that dictated the colours and style of clothing each social class could wear. ...
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What weapons did the landsknecht use?
Weapons of choice were the pike (5m/18' long), the halberd (poleaxe) and the zweihänder (two-handed) sword. Side arms included a ...
What were German mercenaries called?
The term "Hessians" refers to the approximately 30,000 German troops hired by the British to help fight during the American ...
