Polish-Lithuanian levy cavalry with sabres regiment WM-2-11-2022 thumb rings or other archery

thumb rings or other archery equipment)

as did many nations of the period

whether conquered peoples

and 20mm anti-aircraft gun

Polish-Lithuanian levy cavalry with sabres regiment WM-2-11-2022 thumb rings or other archeryIn the 16th century the introduction of gunpowder and firearms made the medieval armoured cavalry obsolete. The standing army of the PolishLithuanian Commonwealth was gradually converted to other, more modern forms of cavalry. Under eastern influence, the cavalrymen's armament was lightened and their speed and mobility increased. This contributed to the successes of the Polish cavalry in numerous wars against the Tsardom of Russia, Ottomans and