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Napoleon's Campaign in Poland 1806-1807
F. Lorraine Petre
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Description for Napoleon's Campaign in Poland 1806-1807
Hardcover. An essential Napoleonic War reference and an acknowledged classic. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrated with separate plate section. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 156. .
After Napoleon's humiliation of Prussia, on the battlefield at Jena, the French Emperor turned his attention to subduing his Russian foe and marched into Poland in the winter of 1806. Six months later, the Russians had been beaten and brought to the peace table and Napoleon was at the height of his powers. In his detailed study of this remarkable episode of Napoleonic history, F. Loraine Petre follows every move of the campaign. He assesses the defeat of Prussia, analyses the strengths and weaknesses of both Napoleon's army and that of his Russian opponents, details the bloody battle of Eylau ... Read more
After Napoleon's humiliation of Prussia, on the battlefield at Jena, the French Emperor turned his attention to subduing his Russian foe and marched into Poland in the winter of 1806. Six months later, the Russians had been beaten and brought to the peace table and Napoleon was at the height of his powers. In his detailed study of this remarkable episode of Napoleonic history, F. Loraine Petre follows every move of the campaign. He assesses the defeat of Prussia, analyses the strengths and weaknesses of both Napoleon's army and that of his Russian opponents, details the bloody battle of Eylau ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Barnsley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848328471
SKU
V9781848328471
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About F. Lorraine Petre
Francis Loraine Petre, who was born in 1852, was a British civil servant in India before becoming a distinguished military historian and student of Napoleonic tactics and strategy. He wrote five important studies, including the present volume, which have enjoyed enthusiastic popularity since the time of their writing.
Reviews for Napoleon's Campaign in Poland 1806-1807
This work details all aspects and phases of Napoleon's defeat of Russian forces in Poland. It gives background on events leading to the campaign against Russia and provides details on the leaders and provisions of the French and Russian armies. The book describes the physical environment, climate, and weather during the period, then chronicles the various campaigns. B&w historical illustrations ... Read more