Piechota wybraniecka (Polish pronunciation: [pjɛˈxɔta vɨbraˈɲɛt͡ska], chosen infantry) also known as piechota łanowa (łans infantry) was a type of an infantry formation in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. [1] Formed in 1578. Consisted of "royal" peasants (one from every 20 łans) from not charged (not under frequent lien, etc.) and revendicated royal lands.
Difficulties in recruitment:
Eventually the formation was totally discontinued (late 17th / early 18th century) in exchange for a tax for the army.
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Piechota wybraniecka (Polish pronunciation: [pjɛˈxɔta vɨbraˈɲɛt͡ska], chosen infantry) also known as piechota łanowa (łans infantry) was a type of an infantry formation in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. [1] Formed in 1578. Consisted of "royal" peasants (one from every 20 łans) from not charged (not under frequent lien, etc.) and revendicated royal lands.
Difficulties in recruitment:
Eventually the formation was totally discontinued (late 17th / early 18th century) in exchange for a tax for the army.
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