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Pike and Shot Tactics 1590-1660
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Pike and Shot Tactics 1590-1660 Paperback - 2010

by Keith Roberts; Adam Hook (Illustrator)

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From the publisher

Osprey's examiantion of pike and shot tactics employed in various wars of the 17th century. Throughout the 17th century, large parts of Europe were depopulated during wide-ranging and savage wars of religion and dynasty involving all of the major powers. These included the Dutch-Spanish wars of independence, The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and the English Civil Wars (1642-1651). This was the key period in the development of 'modern' infantry tactics, incorporating the use of pole-arms and muskets together, hence the popular expression 'pike and shot'. Although cavalry participated in such conflicts, it was the infantry that was the decisive arm. Such infantry tactics involved different national schools on thought and practice, tested bloodily in great battles.

Keith Roberts is a respected expert in this field, who draws on extensive knowledge of original manuals of tactics to create a revealing study of the period. This volume will be both attractive to wargamers and worthy of serious academic attention.

Details

  • Title Pike and Shot Tactics 1590-1660
  • Author Keith Roberts; Adam Hook (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Osprey Publishing (UK), Oxford Ox2 0ph United Kingdom
  • Publication date 2010-03-23
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781846034695 / 1846034698
  • Weight 0.46 lbs (0.21 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.74 x 7.3 x 0.23 in (24.74 x 18.54 x 0.58 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 16th Century
    • Chronological Period: 17th Century
    • Cultural Region: British
  • Category History - Military / War
  • Library of Congress subjects Military history, Modern - 17th century, Europe - History, Military - 17th century
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2010278650
  • Dewey Decimal Code 356.109

Media reviews

"Keith Roberts presents a very useful overview of the typical battlefield small unit and large army tactics employed by generals and commanders during the war-torn pike and musket period of the late 16th century through the late 17th century. Well illustrated by Adam Hook, the book is typical of recent fine efforts of the Osprey Elite series, and is a fine addition to the bookshelves of miniature wargamers in particular, as well as to anyone wanting a good overview of European military tactics from the period." -Charge! Civil War Wargaming

About the author

Keith Roberts was born in 1955 and was educated at Highgate School. He graduated in History from Leicester University in 1977 and is currently employed by one of the major clearing banks. He is a military analyst and lecturer on the theory and practice of war in Europe and England between 1590 and 1660 and has published widely in this field. His previous work for Osprey includes Elite 25: Soldiers of the English Civil War (1) Infantry.

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