Fürstenberg assembles perhaps 10,000 to 15,000 troops, but only about 2,000 are experienced Landsknechts. Most of the army consists of levies brought together in May and June for a battle fought in July. Swiss-style pike tactics depend on trust, timing, and practiced cooperation between formations, none of which can be created quickly by issuing equipment or commands. The imperial force is attempting professional-army tactics with a feudal army.
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Professional pike tactics exceed feudal preparation
Fürstenberg's experienced Landsknecht core has only weeks to teach sophisticated formation tactics to a much larger body of conscripted levies.