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What state did the winged hussars fight for?

From the beginning of the 16th to the middle of the 18th century, Europe was terrified by the winged hussars, which were the main military force of the Commonwealth. Each hussar of this cavalry, in addition to the usual uniforms and weapons, had “wings” made of eagle feathers attached to the back of the saddle or armor. There are several hypotheses regarding the combat mission of the wings: intimidation of enemy horses with a specific sound when a hussar moves, interference with saber blows from behind and throwing a lasso. But most researchers believe that the wings were a ceremonial military attribute that could only stun the enemy who saw them for the first time.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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