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Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite Publisher: Arms & Armour ISBN: 9781854092878 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 414
Book Description
With a brief chronological account of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars to act as a quick reference, the remaining volume provides in sharp detail a survey of the basic capabilities and use of the weaponry of the era, a review of each state's participation in those ongoing conflicts, brief biographical notices of some of the leading military leaders, an update on the development of Napoleonic literature, a glossary of military terms, and a section devoted to miscellaneous facts and figures.
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite Publisher: Arms & Armour ISBN: 9781854092878 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 414
Book Description
With a brief chronological account of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars to act as a quick reference, the remaining volume provides in sharp detail a survey of the basic capabilities and use of the weaponry of the era, a review of each state's participation in those ongoing conflicts, brief biographical notices of some of the leading military leaders, an update on the development of Napoleonic literature, a glossary of military terms, and a section devoted to miscellaneous facts and figures.
Author: Digby Smith Publisher: Casemate Publishers ISBN: 1784380008 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 211
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One of the leading voices on national-security issues in the US Congress demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory in this compilation of great military speeches that helped turn the tide of history. Congressman Israel has included speeches that have motivated and mobilized, challenged and comforted. Some were blurted in the heat of combat, others carefully written in places far removed from the brutality of the battlefield, but all will inspire readers with the courage that moved people forward against all odds. This dramatic sweep of military history in the words of history's military leaders serves to reinforce the concept that the pen is mightier than the sword. Congressman Steve Israel represents New York's second district and is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and former member of the Armed Services Committee.
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite Publisher: ISBN: 9780816025473 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 414
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A comprehensive account of the Napoleonic wars examines military strategies, tactics, weaponry, and leading military and naval figures
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite Publisher: Arms & Armour ISBN: 9781854093516 Category : World War, 1914-1918 Languages : en Pages : 412
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Contains chapters on the history of the war, weapons and tactics, individual assessments of the warring nations, biographies of the leading figures, and sources of more information.
Author: Philip Dwyer Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 113463837X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 236
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The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic period was the defining moment for modern European history. Using primary texts, this volume explains the upheavals, terror, and drama that restructured politics and society on such a large scale.
Author: Philip Haythornthwaite Publisher: Casemate Publishers ISBN: 1781599866 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 343
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What was a British soldiers life like during the Napoleonic Wars? How was he recruited and trained? How did he live on home service and during service abroad? And what was his experience of battle? In this landmark book Philip Haythornthwaite traces the career of a British soldier from enlistment, through the key stages of his path through the military system, including combat, all the way to his eventual discharge. His fascinating account shows how varied the recruits of the day were, from urban dwellers and weavers to plowboys and laborers, and they came from all regions of the British Isles including Ireland and Scotland. Some of them may have justified the Duke of Wellingtons famous description of them as the scum of the earth. Yet these common soldiers were capable of extraordinary feats on campaign and on the battlefield that eventually turned the course of the war against Napoleon.
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite Publisher: Cassell ISBN: 9781854094957 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 190
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From the top-selling author on the subject, Philip Haythornthwaite, comes the ultimate authoritative work on the weapons and equipment of the Napoleonic wars. Infantry and cavalry weapons and tactics, artillery and engineers, staff and supplies, uniforms and equipment, and living conditions are brought to life with startlingly vivid period reproductions. Detailed battle plans explain infantry formations, troop deployments, and skirmishes. Among the breathtaking images included: British squares resisting the French cavalry at Waterloo and the raising of the siege of Thionville, with the French infantry routing the Hungarians. British drill exercises and troop formations are outlined in full. Unsurpassed as the basic illustrated guide, this is ideal for historians, modelers, wargamers, and reenactors. 196 pages, 150 b/w illus., 7 1/4 x 9 3/4. NEW IN PAPERBACK.
Author: Philip Haythornthwaite Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1782007016 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 91
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Napoleon's line infantry was founded upon that of the Ancien Régime. A total re-organisation began on 1 January 1791 with the abolition of the old regimental titles, and over the next two years an increasing number of conscript and volunteer battalions were formed. Their quality varied from the proficiency of the early National Guard regiments to the untrained and ill-equipped rabble of the levée. To combine the discipline and steadiness of the regular army with the revolutionary fervour of the new army, the Amalgame was decreed on 21 February; by this measure each regular battalion became the nucleus of a new Demi-Brigade.
Author: Philip Haythornthwaite Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1780969791 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 131
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Though less celebrated than the infantry and cavalry, Napoleon's 'specialist' troops – artillery, engineers and supporting services – were indispensable elements without which no army could have operated, and frequently assumed greater significance than the line regiments. Indeed, having suffered least from the emigration of Royalist officers, the artillery was the best element of the early Republican armies, the nucleus of the old Royal artillery serving with distinction in the early campaigns such as Valmy. The organisation and uniform of Napoleon's specialist troops are here examined by Philip Haythornwaite in a engaging volume complemented by a wealth of illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Bryan Fosten.
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Author: Digby Smith
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Author: Philip Dwyer
Author: Philip Haythornthwaite
Author: Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Author: Philip Haythornthwaite
Author: Philip Haythornthwaite