Žižka's regulations of war

Žižkův vojenský řád is a list of rules and regulations that the Hussite field armies were to follow. It was written in 1423 shortly after the Battle of Hořice. A copy has survived from the beginning of the second half of the 16th century. Jan Žižka himself is considered to be the author or co-author. The order was created mainly to make the army obedient. Due to disobedience, the Hussite armies suffered unnecessary losses in both soldiers and weapons and property. The Orebí nobility in particular pledged to defend the order at all costs and to take tough action against anyone who would evade it.