Hussar - Wikipedia A hussar [a] was a member of a class of light cavalry, originally from the Kingdom of Hungary during the 15th and 16th centuries The title and distinctive dress of these horsemen were subsequently widely adopted by light cavalry regiments in European armies during the late 17th and 18th centuries
HUSSAR Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster A hussar is a member of a European light-cavalry unit used for scouting; the hussars were modeled on the 15th-century Hungarian light-horse corps
A Field Guide to Union Hussars - Military Images Digital In New York City, six independent cavalry companies composed almost entirely of German residents were organized into the 3rd Regiment (Hussars), New York State Militia, by Samuel Brooke Postley, president of the Hoffman Steam Coal Company, of Allegany, in 1847
The Winged Hussars of Poland -- myArmoury. com These hus貞ars should not be confused with the hussards, a light cavalry of purely Hungarian origin, popular in many armies all over the world (also in Poland) since the 18th century
Cossack vs. Hussar — What’s the Difference? Hussar attire is more elaborate and colorful, designed for show and military style, whereas Cossack attire is rugged and practical
hussar - Wiktionary, the free dictionary hussar (plural hussars) A French hussar A member of the national cavalry of Hungary, Croatia and Poland A member of the light cavalry of any of several European armies Coordinate terms [edit] cavalryman; cuirassier; dragoon; lancer; trooper; uhlan; yeoman; Translations [edit]
Hussar - Military Wiki | Fandom A hussar ( həˈzɑr HƏ-zar,[2] hʊˈzɑr HUUZ-ar; Hungarian language: huszár, Polish language: husarz , Serbo-Croatian language: husar хусар) was a member of a class of light cavalry, originating in Central Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries
Polish hussars - Wikipedia The Polish hussars ( həˈzɑːrs ; Polish: husaria [xuˈsarja]), [a] alternatively known as the winged hussars, were an elite heavy cavalry formation active in Poland and in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1503 to 1702 Their epithet is derived from large rear wings, which were intended to demoralize the enemy during a charge