Imperial Guardsman 1799 1815
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Imperial Guardsman 1799 1815
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Author : Philip Haythornthwaite
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 1997-11-15
Imperial Guardsman 1799 1815 written by Philip Haythornthwaite and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-11-15 with History categories.
Napoleon's Imperial Guard was one of the most famous military formations in history. The Imperial Guard could perform ceremonial duties as well as any, but it was primarily as an élite combat formation of the army that it excelled. Although it would expand to represent a considerable portion of France's military establishment, it remained Napoleon's personal guard during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815) and was accorded care and attention which set its members above the rest of the army. In this book, Philip Haythornthwaite examines their lives, organisation and privileges, paying particular attention to how their experience differed from those of the regular French line units.
The Imperial Guard Of Napoleon
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Author : Gabriele Esposito
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
The Imperial Guard Of Napoleon written by Gabriele Esposito and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
Abt755 Imperial Guard Of Napoleon 1799 1815
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language : en
Publisher: AK-INTERACTIVE, S.L.
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Abt755 Imperial Guard Of Napoleon 1799 1815 written by and has been published by AK-INTERACTIVE, S.L. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Art categories.
The Role Of Napoleon S Imperial Guard In The Empire 1799 1815
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Author : George Francis Nafziger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Role Of Napoleon S Imperial Guard In The Empire 1799 1815 written by George Francis Nafziger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with categories.
The role of Napolean's Imperial Guard in the empire, 1799--1815, is an examination of the transition of the Imperial guard as a tool of Napoleon's political policy from 1799 through 1815. This examination of its role is based on a study of its growth and the reasons behind the establishment of the various regiments, battalions, and independent companies that would make up the Guard.
Mounted Grenadiers Of The Imperial Guard
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2009-11-24
Mounted Grenadiers Of The Imperial Guard written by Ronald Pawly and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-24 with History categories.
Mounted upon their huge black horses, the Mounted Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard were the senior heavy cavalry unit of the French army and were never defeated in battle. Their long list of battle honors earned them the nicknames 'the Giants' and 'the Gods'. In this latest addition to the Osprey mini-series on the Imperial Guard, author Ronald Pawly tells the story of this famous unit using unparalleled documentary and pictorial sources. Along with detailed artwork depicting the unit's colorful uniforms, this book gives a history of the unit's organization and record drawn from original letters, orders, and inspection reports that still survive in the Paris Archives. Interspersed are the stories of some of the individuals that served in the Mounted Grenadiers and helped to make it one of the most storied units to have served during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).
Napoleon S Guard Infantry 1
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Author : Philip Haythornthwaite
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 1984-07-26
Napoleon S Guard Infantry 1 written by Philip Haythornthwaite and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-07-26 with History categories.
The concept of the bodyguard is as ancient as the practice of an individual assuming the leadership of a group or tribe. From the Companions of Alexander to the Varangians of Byzantium, bodies of élite warriors, owing personal allegiance to their sovereign and obeying no others, have illuminated or stained the annals of military history. Napoleon's Imperial Guards probably represent the last true link in a chain spanning the ages. Philip Haythornthwaite describes the history, organization and equipment of Napoleon's Guard Infantry during the Napoleonic Wars period (1799-1815) in an engaging work which includes numerous illustrations and eight full page color plates superbly drawn by Bryan Fosten.
Fighting For Napoleon
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Author : Bernard Wilkin
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2015-11-30
Fighting For Napoleon written by Bernard Wilkin and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-30 with History categories.
True, first-hand accounts of combat and soldiering from the men who fought for Napoleon Bonparte and the First French Empire: “Fascinating stuff” (Stuart Asquith, author of Military Modelling). The French side of the Napoleonic Wars is often presented from a strategic point of view, or in terms of military organization and battlefield tactics, or through officers’ memoirs. Fighting for Napoleon:French Soldiers’ Letters, 1799–1815, based on more than sixteen hundred letters written by French soldiers of the Napoleonic armies, shares the perspectives and experiences of the lowest, ordinary ranks of the army who fought on the frontlines. Authors Bernard Wilkin and René Wilkin provide an informative read of common soldiers’ lives for military and cultural historians as well as a fascinating counterpoint to the memoirs of Cpt. Jean-Roch Coignet, Col. Marcellin de Marbot, or Sgt. Adrien Bourgogne. “A superb guide to the experience and motivation of military service that is based on a wide trawl of relevant letters . . . A first-rate work that is of much wider significance.” —Professor Jeremy Black, author of The Battle of Waterloo “Provides the reader with a good insight into the lives of ordinary French of the Napoleonic Wars . . . Direct accounts of campaigns and battle, recruitment and training, barrack life, the experience of captivity and being wounded are all here, based on letters written most by uneducated men to their immediate family . . . This really is fascinating stuff, and surely a ‘must’ for students of Napoleonic warfare.” —Stuart Asquith, author of Military Modelling: Guide to Solo Wargaming
Napoleon S Polish Lancers Of The Imperial Guard
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2007-08-21
Napoleon S Polish Lancers Of The Imperial Guard written by Ronald Pawly and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-21 with History categories.
Napoleon's Polish Lancers of the Guard were unique in their appearance and in their loyalty. This book reveals their varied and colorful uniforms as well as their long and loyal service for the Bonaparte cause during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). The Poles were the only foreign contingent never to defect from Napoleon's cause, staying faithful to the end - a squadron even accompanied Napoleon into exile on Elba, and the Guard reformed in 1815 to charge at Waterloo. In 1808, when Napoleon was smashing his way through the Spanish armies to get at British forces in the Peninsular, the Poles astounded observers with their extreme acts of courage and military daring. In one memorable instance the Poles captured a defended mountain pass at Somosierra, overrunning four batteries of cannons in the process. It was they who introduced the use of the lance to the French army, adding a new tactical dimension to the use of the cavalry on the battlefield and demonstrated its deadly effects in all of Napoleon's most famous victories - particularly Wagram in 1809. Brave and ruthless in equal measures, this is a fascinating insight into the fighting lives of the legendary Polish Lancers.
Napoleon S Scouts Of The Imperial Guard
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2006-08-29
Napoleon S Scouts Of The Imperial Guard written by Ronald Pawly and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-08-29 with History categories.
Napoleon's last 'Campaign of France' in 1814 proved to be one of his most brilliant during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). He relied as never before on committing his elite Imperial Guard cavalry to battle. He raised three new regiments of crack Éclaireurs – 'Scouts' – which were attached to the Guard Mounted Grenadiers, Empress's Dragoons and Polish Lancers respectively which would counterattack the Cossacks and gather vital information. Each regiment had its own style of uniform, but part of each was armed with lances. Although they were short-lived, these Scout units greatly distinguished themselves in the last battles of the collapsing Empire.
Napoleon S Mounted Chasseurs Of The Imperial Guard
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2008-01-22
Napoleon S Mounted Chasseurs Of The Imperial Guard written by Ronald Pawly and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-22 with History categories.
A concise history of the hand-picked elite cavalry guard that served as Napoleon's close personal escort and were committed to the most dangerous areas of combat on the battlefield. Formed from his original escort of "Guides" and the "Consular Guard" in 1799, the Mounted Chasseurs were a personal favourite of the Emperor, who wore their uniform on campaign. Ronald Pawly's unique research into regimental archives has uncovered unprecedented detail about this exceptional unit and its soldiers and officers. With their colorful uniforms recreated in full-color artwork and accounts of their actions in the most critical battles of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), this book provides a comprehensive description of a legendary elite.