The Spanish tercios 1536-1704
Lopez, Ignacio J. N.2012
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A mixed infantry made up on about 3000 men armed with pikes, swords and handguns, the innovative and influential tercio or 'Spanish square' was the basic combat unit of the armies of Spain throughout much of the 16th and 17th centuries. This study covers the whole period during which the tercios were active.
Main title:
The Spanish tercios 1536-1704 / by Ignacio J.N. Lopez ; illustrated by Gerry Embleton.
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey, 2012.
Collation:
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Men-at-arms ; 481.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781849087933 (pbk)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1325828