Austrian Frontier Troops 1740-98

By David Hollins

Austria's Balkan frontier - the disputed borderland between Europe and the Ottoman Turks - 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 forces, and earned a wider reputation fighting against the army of Frederik the Great's 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841767018
• ISBN13: 9781841767017
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.3" x 8.6"