history; Kingdom of Hungary; Moravia; Silesia; defence; borderline; 16th century; 17th century; 18th century

Komplikovaná vnitřní politická situace v Uhrách a války mezi Habsburskou a Ottomanskou říší v 16.-18. století nebyly izolovaným fenoménem. Těžce dopadaly na sousední země Moravu a Slezsko. Posilování obrany těchto zemí bylo pouze jedním aspektem válečné situace. Obranné záležitosti byly zmatečné a zlepšily se až v letech 1682-1683.

Very complicated internal political situation of Hungary as well as fights over this territory between Habsburgs and Ottoman Empire during 16th to 18th century were not isolated phenomenon and had severe impact on life of neighbouring countries, including Moravia and Silesia. Enforcing of protection of Moravian and Silesian border was but one of the aspects of warfare in Hungary. Defending forces of Moravia and Silesia fell under command of estates, regional representation, and bishop from Olomouc and emperor which complicated significantly their flexibility and cooperation of individual elements of defence. High cost of defence organisation of both countries meant also delays in their activation in case of emergency which allowed Hungarian rebels to attack repeatedly trans-frontier regions of Moravia and Silesia with poor protection. When it comes to protection of the frontier line, situation has improved significantly only in 1682 and 1683.