Wehrbauern were established by Austria - Hungary around Croatia in the 1530s in order to halt invasions by the Ottoman Turks .
Were in use for these purposes until they had become obsolete by the 19th century with the establishment of standing armies .
Wehrbauern were established by Austria - Hungary around Croatia in the 1530s in order to halt invasions by the Ottoman Turks and were in use for these purposes until they had become obsolete by the 19th century with the establishment of standing armies .