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Napoleon's Line Infantry
Philip J. Haythornthwaite
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Description for Napoleon's Line Infantry
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Fosten, Bryan. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 186 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Napoleon's line infantry was founded upon that of the Ancien Régime. A total re-organisation began on 1 January 1791 with the abolition of the old regimental titles, and over the next two years an increasing number of conscript and volunteer battalions were formed. Their quality varied from the proficiency of the early National Guard regiments to the untrained and ill-equipped rabble of the levée. To combine the discipline and steadiness of the regular army with the revolutionary fervour of the new army, the Amalgame was decreed on 21 February; by this measure each regular battalion became the nucleus of a ... Read more
Napoleon's line infantry was founded upon that of the Ancien Régime. A total re-organisation began on 1 January 1791 with the abolition of the old regimental titles, and over the next two years an increasing number of conscript and volunteer battalions were formed. Their quality varied from the proficiency of the early National Guard regiments to the untrained and ill-equipped rabble of the levée. To combine the discipline and steadiness of the regular army with the revolutionary fervour of the new army, the Amalgame was decreed on 21 February; by this measure each regular battalion became the nucleus of a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Series
Men-at-Arms
Condition
New
Weight
166g
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780850455120
SKU
V9780850455120
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About Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Philip Haythornthwaite is an 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 forty books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other ... Read more
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