French Napoleonic Infantryman 1803–15
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Description
A fascinating look at the realities of day-to-day life as a Napoleonic Infantryman.
This title draws on contemporary testimonies of life in Napoleon's army, documenting the reality of conscription, training, camp life and combat action for the common infantry soldier. In contrast to most works on this period, it calls into question the propagandist views expounded by numerous Bonapartists - the romantic notion of La Gloire is very much tempered by some hard-hitting recollections of the horror and misery of military life 200 years ago.
Packed with prints taken from contemporary sources and superb colour illustrations, it provides a concise, revealing and authentic portrait of life in the Grand Armée.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Enlistment
Training
Appearance and equipment
Everyday life
Experience of battle
Colour plate commentary
Museums
Collecting
Re-enactment
Index
Product details
| Published | Oct 12 2023 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781472864901 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 46 black and white images and 5 original colour artworks |
| Series | Warrior |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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