A detailed look at the flexible and innovative infantry formation known as the tercio or 'Spanish square', the forerunner of modern tactical units such as the battalion, on the battlefields of Europe in the 16th century.
A detailed look at the flexible and innovative infantry formation known as the tercio or 'Spanish square', the forerunner of modern tactical units such as the battalion, on the battlefields of Europe in the 16th century.
Introduction Antecedents of tercios in Gonzalo de Córdoba's early 16th-century Italian campaigns Ordinance of Geneva, and creation of first tercios by Emperor Charles V Recruitment, training, organization and logistics - the 'Spanish Road' across Europe Ranks and duties within a tercio Morale and esprit de corps - the 'Spanish Fury' Weapons, armour, clothing, flags Tactics - use of weapons in combination Evolution - orders of battle - naval tercios Decline Bibliography
Introduction Antecedents of tercios in Gonzalo de Córdoba's early 16th-century Italian campaigns Ordinance of Geneva, and creation of first tercios by Emperor Charles V Recruitment, training, organization and logistics - the 'Spanish Road' across Europe Ranks and duties within a tercio Morale and esprit de corps - the 'Spanish Fury' Weapons, armour, clothing, flags Tactics - use of weapons in combination Evolution - orders of battle - naval tercios Decline Bibliography
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