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Friedrich Frhr. v. Schroetter, The Development of the Term "Servis" in the Prussian Military System.

Research on Brandenburg and Prussian History, 1900, pp. 1 ff.

Soldier (cavalryman) in quarters. Copper engraving from the 18th century. Taken from: Georg Lieben, Soldier and Arms Craftsmanship, Leipzig 1899, p. 128.

Soldier (infantryman) in quarters. Copper engraving from the 18th century. Taken from: Georg Lieben, Soldier and Arms Craftsmanship, Leipzig 1899, p. 129.

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Uniformierung & Ausrüstung

The History of the Old Prussian Cuirassiers (Pohl) - K 8

From an original script. It is evidently based on the history of the clothing, armament and equipment of the Royal Prussian Army / By the Most High Command of His Majesty ... published by the Royal War Ministry. Edited by Constantin Kling; Vol. 2: The Cuirassier and Dragoon Regiments from the beginning of the 18th century until the reorganization of the army in 1808.

Heeressoziologie

H. Esser, From the Days of the Recruiters. A Contribution to the Cultural History of the 18th Century.

Heimatblätter for Hohenlimburg and Surroundings, August 1927, Issue 10, pp. 145 ff.

Kriegsgeschichte

Otto Hermann, The Oblique Battle Formation in the Battle of Mollwitz.

Studies on Brandenburg and Prussian History, 1892, pp. 108 ff.