Medieval Glossary
Landsknechts
German mercenary infantry in the 15th century similarly equipped and organized to Swiss pikemen, but with shorter pikes.
Related term(s): Mercenary; Infantry; Pike; Heerban; Ritterstand
Category: Troop Types
Added: 04.30.05
Source information:
Wise, Terrence. Medieval Warfare. New York: Hastings House Publishers, Inc., 1976. 18.
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