This richly illustrated volume discusses the Imperial German army and its generals, the men who planned, initiated, and to a large extent controlled the course of World War I.
Lavishly illustrated and based on a wealth of archival sources, a study by noted authority Ronald Pawly that celebrates the colourful history and appearance of this legendary regiment.
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... Læs mere
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 Polish Lancers of the Guard were unique in their appearance and in their loyalty. This book reveals their varied and colourful uniforms as well... Læs mere
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.
For the first time in English, this book tells the Mamelukes’ story, from Austerlitz to Waterloo.
Following Elite 115 – which described the composition of Napoleon's military and civil 'households', and Marshal Berthier's army general headquarters – this title offers an intimate glimpse of the Emperor's entourage in the field.
This fascinating study details the entourage which enabled Napoleon to move hundreds of thousands of troops right across Europe.
Ronald Pawly explores how these elite units covered themselves with glory at Austerlitz, Friedland, Ratisbonne and Wagram, alongside rare early prints and meticulous colour illustrations.
Detailed analysis on the legendary Dutch 'Red' Lancers, illustrated with rare portraits and photographs, and eight glowing colour plates of a surprisingly wide variety of uniforms.
The illustrated story of the four regiments of Gardes d'honneur, one of the least understood of Napoleon's corps.