Modovian army Polski Kronika from 1564
Summary
Halley's Comet was visible on 22 August 1531/Aug/05 34 1531/Aug/26 0.58 1531/Aug/14 0.44 1531/Aug/27 1 w:Battle of Obertyn - Polish Hetman w:Jan Tarnowski led some 4,800 cavalry, 1,200 infantry and 12 cannon; they were protected inside a tabor (wagon-fort). The Polish infantry and artillery is positioned in the corners, with 9 cannon visible.The Moldavian Army, visible attacking the waggon fort, had 20,000 cavalry and 50 canons at the battle.Română: Bătălia de la Obertyn (1531)Русский: Битва у Обертына. 1531
Tags
1530 s battles
battle of obertyn
battles in art
battles involving moldavia
battles involving poland
comet halley in art
conflicts in 1531
flags of moldavia
marcin bielski
renaissance warfare
wagons
halley commet
Date
1564
Source
Marcin Bielski's "Kronika Polska"
Link
Copyright info
public domain