Tross
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tross-297-5939289
title:
Tross
text:
The Tross was the camp follower contingent of the Landsknecht mercenary regiments which originated at the end of the fifteenth century, and were the dominant form of infantry mercenary force throughout the sixteenth century. Each Landsknecht unit traveled with a Tross contingent, which followed behind. They carried the military and fighting necessities, the food and the belongings of each "Soldat" ("soldier") and his family. Members of the Tross were made up of women, children, craftsmen and day
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description:
16th century German camp followers
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tross
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date modified:
2024-03-26T19:11:17Z
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