The British Army that faced Napoleon in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action.
British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792-1815 Zusammenfassung
British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792-1815 Philip Haythornthwaite
The British Army that faced Napoleon in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action.
Über Philip Haythornthwaite
Philip Haythornthwaite is an internationally respected author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some 40 books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history - but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion, cricket. Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided award-winning illustrations for renowned publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
INTRODUCTION: 'THAT ARTICLE'*THE MANUALS: The lack of a unified system; David Dundas' Principles of Military Movement - criticisms - amendments*THE BATTALION: Organization*MARCHING AND FORMATIONS: Movement in column - the line: three ranks or two? - the square; Command and control: word of mouth - drums and bugles*THE MUSKET: The technical and human limitations; Firing*LIGHT INFANTRY*APPLICATION IN THE FIELD: Theory versus experience; Line versus column; The bayonet charge*BRIGADE TACTICS*SPECIAL OPERATIONS: Storming; Amphibious operations*SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY*PLATE COMMENTARIES*SOURCE NOTES*INDEX
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British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792-1815 Philip Haythornthwaite
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