A fully illustrated and detailed account of the retreat to Corunna, one of the epic campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars.
An examination of Napoleon's Imperial Guardsmen lives, organisation and privileges, paying particular attention to how their experience differed from those of the regular French line units.
This title, the second in a sequence of three, details the organisation, uniform and equipment of the cosmopolitan Austrian Army - from the autonomous states of the Holy Roman Empire to beyond.
This title, the first in a sequence of three, covers the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the cavalry of the Austrian Army during Maria Theresa's reign, covering cuirassiers, dragoons, hussars, and chevauxleger.
Philip Haythornthwaite examines the uniforms, tactics and organisation of Frederick's infantry in detail, alongside illustrations.
During the Napoleonic Wars the supreme battlefield shock weapon was the heavy cavalry - the French cuirassiers, and their British, Austrian, Prussian and Russian... Læs mere
This first in a pair of Elite titles describes in concise but colourful detail their careers and personalities in the Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic campaigns up to 1809.
During the Napoleonic Wars all the major combatants fielded large numbers of light cavalry. In practice, light cavalry were often also employed for battlefield charges... Læs mere
This richly illustrated book examines the organization, uniforms and equipment of each of these specialist departments.
A engaging volume on the organisation and uniform of Napoleon's specialist troops, complemented by a wealth of illustrations including eight full page colour plates
This companion volume to Men-at-Arms 185 examines the organisation, tactics and uniforms of the Russian cavalry during this dynamic and turbulent period.
An examination of the tactics, uniforms and equipment of the Austrian cavalry in all its forms, covering Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Chevauxlegers, Hussars, Uhlan (lancer) and auxiliary units.