REEDITION: Austrian Infantry (late) 17th Century Mars-72102

The Austrian infantry of the late 17th century played a crucial role in European wars, especially during the conflicts with the Ottoman Empire and in the War of the Spanish Succession.
This period was marked by important changes in military organization and equipment.
The Austrian infantry consisted mainly of riflemen and pikemen, with the former armed with fuse muskets, which were gradually replaced by flintlock muskets that were more reliable and quicker to reload.
Austrian regiments followed battle line tactics, where soldiers fired in salvoes to maximize the impact of their firearms.
In addition, pikemen provided protection against enemy cavalry, although their numbers dwindled as firearms became more efficient.
The Austrian infantry was known for its discipline and ability to adapt to tactical and technological innovations, which allowed them to remain competitive on the European battlefield.