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 Polish cavalry called the hussars or ‘winged horsemen’ were amongst the deadliest army units in Europe, playing a crucial role in military history. Let’s take a look at some of the most intriguing ...

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 elite unit was originally formed in 1503, and many of its members came from the Polish nobility. The Winged Hussars took part in numerous engagements and helped Poland and her allies win more ...

Polish Club president Stan Macionis and the winged hussars. Photo: Glen Norris “It was run down financially and the building was in need of a fair bit of maintenance as well,” he says.