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. Title: Austrian Frontier Troops 1740-98 Author Name: Hollins, David ISBN Number: 1841767018 ISBN-13: 9781841767017 Location Published: Great Britain, Osprey Publishing: 2005 Binding: Softcover Book Condition: As New Pages: 48 Categories: Osprey Books, Uniforms & Equipment, War of Austrian Succession 1740-1748 Seller ID: 8703
