The Winged Hussars weren’t armed with lances alone either as they also carried weapons like a koncerz (sword), szabla (sabre), nadziak (war hammer), and later when firearms were introduced, a ...

DECATUR - In his re-enactor role, Lloyd Swanson dons a red coat, sky-blue trousers, yellow cavalry boots, steel body armor, a steel helmet, sable fur hat, steel arm guards, curved sword, wolf fur ...

The Polish Winged Hussars. A 400-strong Hussar unit was being attacked on two fronts by the 25,000+ Crimean Khanate forces, and they were backed into the tiny village of Hodow .

The Polish cavalry called the hussars or ‘winged horsemen’ were amongst the deadliest army units in Europe, playing a crucial role in military history. Let’s take a look at some of the most intriguing ...