The Polish Winged Hussars. A 400-strong Hussar unit was being attacked on two fronts by the 25,000+ Crimean Khanate forces, and they were backed into the tiny village of Hodow .

The Winged Hussars weren’t armed with lances alone either as they also carried weapons like a koncerz (sword), szabla (sabre), nadziak (war hammer), and later when firearms were introduced, ...

The Winged Hussars. Posted: December 16, 2024 | Last updated: March 5, 2025. At the Battle of Vienna 1683 King Jan III Sobieski led a massive united charge towards the Ottomans.

The winged horsemen or the hussars were a uniquely Polish kind of cavalry sometimes called ‘one of the world’s most efficient units’ due to their spectacular victories. Thanks to their unparalleled ...

The Winged Hussars took part in numerous engagements and helped Poland and her allies win more than 16 major battles during the commonwealth’s “Golden Age,” which saw conflicts with ...

Summary: Poland has named its new F-35A Lightning II aircraft “Husarz,” honoring the historic Winged Hussars, a famed cavalry unit from the 16th and 17th centuries. This decision, made through ...

The famous winged hussars that struck fear into armies across Europe hundreds of years ago are riding once again at the Polish Club in Milton. Read Today's Paper Mind Games.