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.
