French Soldier in Egypt 1798–1801
The Army of the Orient
French Soldier in Egypt 1798–1801
The Army of the Orient
Description
An illustrated account of the dramatic experiences of Napoleon's Army of the Orient in Egypt and the Holy Land.
The fighting of the Mamelukes and Turks are covered in depth, detailing desert combat, siege warfare, cavalry skirmishes and the suppression of uprisings. It examines the French treatment of prisoners as well as the fate of captured Frenchmen, and describes caring for the wounded, outbreaks of bubonic plague, and the terrible retreat from Acre in 1799, in accounts by the men who were there.
Alongside illustrations throughout, the experiences of infantry, cavalry and sea soldiers of Napoleon's Army of the Orient are brought vividly back to life.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Assembling the expedition
Finding their sea legs
Life on board
Marooned
Another world
Everyday life
Campaigns and combat
Home
Colour plate commentary
Museums
Collecting
Re-enactment
Index
Product details
| Published | 20 Aug 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781782002031 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 46 b/w; 8 col |
| Series | Warrior |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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