Poland was
once a decentralized state led by a weak monarchic power. The central
power was subdued in favour of tycoons and nobility. The Seym performed
the actual control of the state. The army comprised the Crown and
Lithuanian Corps. Constant resource shortage was a typical feature of
the army, which mainly consisted of a Polish division (hussars, armoured
and light cavalry) and a German division of cavalry and infantry
equipped by western European standards. The Hetman was in command of the
army.
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