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Austrian Frontier Troops 1740–98 (Men-at-Arms S.)
Austrian Frontier Troops 174098 - Men-at-Arms S. Author:David Hollins Austria's Balkan frontier â" the disputed borderland between Europe and the Ottoman Turks â" was defended in the 18th century by a unique organization of hardy communities who were granted farmland in return for armed service. These Grenzers, masters of guerrilla warfare, were later incorporated into Austria's regular force... more »s, and earned a wider reputation fighting against the army of Frederik the Greatâs Prussia. By the start of the wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France they provided a significant part of the Austrian Line. This book unravels their complex history, and illustrates the development of their colourful folk costumes into striking uniforms.« less
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