Napoleon S Imperial Guard
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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.
The Imperial Guard Of Napoleon
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Author : Joel Tyler Headley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1851
The Imperial Guard Of Napoleon written by Joel Tyler Headley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1851 with France categories.
Napoleon S Imperial Guard Uniforms And Equipment Volume 1
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Author : Paul L. Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-08-30
Napoleon S Imperial Guard Uniforms And Equipment Volume 1 written by Paul L. Dawson and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-30 with History categories.
The author of Battle for Paris 1815 examines the uniforms and equipment of the infantry of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard. From its origins as the Consular Guard of the French Republic, and as Napoleon’s personal bodyguard, the Imperial Guard developed into a force of all arms numbering almost 100,000 men. Used by Napoleon as his principal tactical reserve, the Guard was engaged only sparingly, being deployed at the crucial moment of battle to turn the tide of victory in favor of the Emperor of the French. Naturally, the Imperial Guard has been the subject of numerous books over many decades, yet there has never been a publication that has investigated the uniforms and equipment of the infantry of the Imperial Guard with such detail and precision. The author has collected copies of almost all the surviving documents relating to the Guard, which includes a vast amount of material regarding the issuing of dress items, in some instances down to company level. This information is supported by an unrivaled collection of illustrations, many of which have never been published before, as well as images of original items of equipment held in museums and private collections across the globe. In addition, the renowned military artist, Keith Rocco, has produced a series of unique paintings commissioned exclusively for this book. This glorious book is, and will remain, unsurpassed as the standard work on the clothing and equipment of the Imperial Guard, and will not only be invaluable to historians, but also reenactors, wargamers and modelers. It is one of the most important publications ever produced on this most famous of military formations.
The Imperial Guard Of Napoleon
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Author : J. T. Headley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1856
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 1856 with France categories.
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.
Imperial Guard Of Napoleon
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Author : Joel Tyler 1813-1897 Headley
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2016-08-29
Imperial Guard Of Napoleon written by Joel Tyler 1813-1897 Headley and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-29 with History categories.
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Imperial Guard Of Napoleon From Marengo To Waterloo
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Author : JOEL TYLER. HEADLEY
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Imperial Guard Of Napoleon From Marengo To Waterloo written by JOEL TYLER. HEADLEY and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
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 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.
Napoleon S Scouts Of The Imperial Guard
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-02-20
Napoleon S Scouts 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.
Driven out of Germany after his defeat at Leipzig in 1813, Napoleon seemed to face disaster. Some 345,000 Allied troops were converging on France from the east; and Napoleon had only about 80,000 men. Most of his veterans had been killed in Russia and Germany, and he was short of cavalry to counter the swarms of Cossacks. For his last and possibly most brilliant campaign, Napoleon raised three regiments of mounted Scouts for his Imperial Guard. Through the story of these units the reader can follow Napoleon's dazzling manoeuvres in the campaign of 1814; and their widely varied uniforms are reconstructed in meticulously researched colour plates.