Napoleon S Dragoons Of The Imperial Guard
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Napoleon S Dragoons Of The Imperial Guard
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-04-20
Napoleon S Dragoons Of The Imperial Guard written by Ronald Pawly and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-20 with History categories.
Dressed in distinctive green uniforms and classically inspired copper helmets, the Dragoons of the Imperial Guard were raised in 1806 by the same criteria as other Guard units – by selection of picked, literate veterans from Line regiments who had six to ten years of service, and citations for bravery in at least two campaigns. The following year they were named Dragons de l'Impératrice in a unique compliment to the Empress Josephine. As a ceremonial regiment it enjoyed many privileges, but it also saw combat on a number of occasions, including the battles of Essling and Wagram (1809), the Russian campaign (1812, when it suffered severe losses), at Bautzen, Wachau and Leipzig (1813), in the 1814 Campaign of France, and at Ligny and Waterloo (1815).
Napoleon S Dragoons Of The Imperial Guard
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-04-20
Napoleon S Dragoons Of The Imperial Guard written by Ronald Pawly and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-20 with History categories.
Dressed in distinctive green uniforms and classically inspired copper helmets, the Dragoons of the Imperial Guard were raised in 1806 by the same criteria as other Guard units – by selection of picked, literate veterans from Line regiments who had six to ten years of service, and citations for bravery in at least two campaigns. The following year they were named Dragons de l'Impératrice in a unique compliment to the Empress Josephine. As a ceremonial regiment it enjoyed many privileges, but it also saw combat on a number of occasions, including the battles of Essling and Wagram (1809), the Russian campaign (1812, when it suffered severe losses), at Bautzen, Wachau and Leipzig (1813), in the 1814 Campaign of France, and at Ligny and Waterloo (1815).
Dragoons Of The Guard 1806 1830
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Author : Paul Lindsay Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
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Dragoons Of The Guard 1806 1830 written by Paul Lindsay Dawson and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Napoleon S Imperial Guard
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Author : J. T. Headley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-08
Napoleon S Imperial Guard written by J. T. Headley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08 with History categories.
As with so much of what represented Napoleonic France, the Imperial Guard could trace its existence and spirit back to the Roman Empire of old. Where the Grand Army could look back to affiliate itself with the Legions, the Imperial Guard was nothing less than the Emperor's Praetorians-the elite-the best of the best. Its men coveted their position to the degree that they would often refuse promotion if it meant a transfer to a line regiment. Never squandered, when the Guard advanced it meant the battle was near to its end and victory once more a step away. Their steady presence would put courage into dispirited allied troops and shred the last vestige of morale from an enemy. They represented every branch of the Army and where their magnificent uniforms appeared under their tricolours and eagles, all knew there would also be the Emperor himself. This the story of Napoleon's Imperial Guard from the bearskin caps of the grenadiers to the flamboyance of their mounted chasseurs, their principal characters and the men who commanded them. From Marengo to Waterloo the Imperial Guard created a legend that is unparalleled in modern military history.
Napoleon S Elite Cavalry
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Author : Lucien Rousselot
language : en
Publisher: Greenhill Books
Release Date : 1999
Napoleon S Elite Cavalry written by Lucien Rousselot and has been published by Greenhill Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
In a series of wonderful, full-color plates, this superb book conveys the glory of soldiers of a military era surpassing the splendor of any others. 91 illustrations.
The Imperial Guard Of Napoleon
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Author : J. T. Headley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
The Imperial Guard Of Napoleon written by J. T. Headley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with France categories.
Napoleon S Mounted Chasseurs Of The Imperial Guard
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-02-20
Napoleon S Mounted Chasseurs Of The Imperial Guard written by Ronald Pawly and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-20 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 colourful uniforms recreated in full-colour artwork and accounts of their actions in the most critical Napoleonic battles, this book provides a comprehensive description of these legendary elite soldiers.
Napoleon S Imperial Guard
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Author : Gabriele Esposito
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2021-08-04
Napoleon S Imperial Guard written by Gabriele Esposito and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-04 with History categories.
A detailed analysis of the organization, uniforms and weapons of the French Imperial Guard created by Napoleon I. The author describes how this large military body evolved from the Consular Guard created by Bonaparte as early as 1799 and how this came to include dozens of different military units belonging to each branch of service (infantry, cavalry, artillery, specialist corps). The Imperial Guard was a 'miniature army' made up of veteran soldiers, who were dressed with the most spectacular and elegant uniforms ever seen on the battlefields of Europe. The Guard also included several 'exotic' non-French units that are also covered in the text: Egyptian Mamelukes, Polish and Lithuanian lancers, Tatar scouts, Dutch grenadiers and lancers. The way in which Napoleon employed the Guard in battle is discussed and also how it differed from the rest of the French Army in terms of military dress and weaponry.
Napoleon S Gods Grenadiers A Cheval De La Garde 1796 1815
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Author : Paul Lindsay Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2010-12-31
Napoleon S Gods Grenadiers A Cheval De La Garde 1796 1815 written by Paul Lindsay Dawson and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-31 with History categories.
The Grenadiers à Cheval of the Imperial Guard, were the shock troops of the guard, who were committed in battle as a final reserve at a crucial moment to turn the tide to victory for the French. Charging at Marengo where they were badly bloodied by the Austrians in their first battle, they again charged decisively at Austerlitz and Eylau, and bore the brunt of the fighting from 1813, when they were expanded to two regiments. Of the regiments of the Guard, the Grenadiers à Cheval has not been widely studied or been the subject of in-depth research. The book brings together much of what is known about the Grenadiers from the regiments archive held in France and contemporary iconography to chart in detail the regiments history and uniform in minute detail. Using primary archival material held in France, this work presents the first in-depth study on this well known but little researched regiment.
The Anatomy Of Glory Napoleon And His Guard A Study In Leadership
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Author : Commandant Henri Lachouque
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2015-11-06
The Anatomy Of Glory Napoleon And His Guard A Study In Leadership written by Commandant Henri Lachouque and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-06 with History categories.
The glory of the Imperial Guard resounds above all others in the annals of war. Created, built and nurtured as a bodyguard for Napoleon, it grew from a brigade of less than two thousand men into a virtual army, and became ‘a human fortress which no one but he could dominate and no enemy could penetrate’. And, on such battlefields as Austerlitz, Jena, Friedland, Wagram and Waterloo, it won the laurels of undying fame. Written by France’s foremost historian of the Napoleonic Wars, Commandant Henry Lachouque, and translated and adapted by Anne S. K. Brown, this sumptuous work is enhanced by over 180 illustrations, including 86 plates in full colour. With its vivid narrative and lavish illustrations, The Anatomy of Glory can lay justifiable claim to be one of the most magnificent books on military history ever published. The critical acclaim that greeted it upon its first publication provides ample testimony to its reputation: ‘This dramatic account of the birth, life and death of the fabulous Imperial Guard tells a stirring story in English for the first time.’-The Saturday Review of Literature. ‘No one but the most presumptuous who wishes to know about the Imperial Guard can afford to ignore this astonishing compilation. The illustrations alone...are reproduced with a clarity, a beauty, and technical perfection which no one can fail to admire.’ Journal of the RUSI. ‘This sumptuous book ... can yield rich rewards to any reader interested in the fabric of leadership. It is a delight to look at and a pleasure to read.’ -The New York Times. `... Not the well-worn history of conquest and defeat, but of the grognards themselves, marching through readable pages.’ -History Today. ‘Anne S. K. Brown has used her knowledge of French history and uniforms to render Lachouque freely and vigorously. Napoleon just happened to be fallible. But the superb apparatus of his fallibility is gorgeously recalled in this volume.’ The Scotsman.