winged hussars

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_unit
cavalry unit
gptkbp:activePeriod 16th century
17th century
18th century
gptkbp:country gptkb:Poland
gptkb:Polish–Lithuanian_Commonwealth
gptkbp:depictedIn gptkb:Polish_literature
European folklore
Polish art
gptkbp:disbanded 1776
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature gptkb:sword
shooting
lance
winged armor
koncerz (thrusting sword)
leopard skin saddle cloth
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:shield
carbines
pistols
koncerz
kopija (long lance)
szabla (saber)
gptkbp:famousCharge gptkb:Battle_of_Vienna_(1683)
gptkbp:famousFor military effectiveness
breaking enemy lines
decisive cavalry charges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label winged hussars
gptkbp:influenced European cavalry tactics
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Hungarian_hussars
gptkbp:language Polish
gptkbp:legacy national symbol of Poland
symbol of Polish military tradition
gptkbp:militaryBranch cavalry
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Husaria
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Battle_of_Berestechko
gptkb:Battle_of_Vienna
gptkb:Battle_of_Khotyn_(1673)
gptkb:Battle_of_Kircholm
gptkb:Battle_of_Klushino
gptkb:Battle_of_Chocim
gptkb:Battle_of_Hodów
gptkb:Battle_of_Lubieszów
gptkbp:notableCommander gptkb:Stefan_Czarniecki
gptkb:Jan_Sobieski
gptkb:Stanisław_Żółkiewski
gptkb:Jan_Karol_Chodkiewicz
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Hungarian_hussars
gptkbp:role shock troops
heavy cavalry
gptkbp:symbol wings attached to backplate
gptkbp:uniform plumed helmet
animal pelts
decorated armor
crimson sash
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Polish_Hussar
gptkb:Polish_hussars
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7