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The Waterloo Armies: Men, Organization and Tactics

Philip J. Haythornthwaite

A detailed study of the Waterloo armies, it includes an analysis of the armies engaged - French, British, Hanoverians, Brunswickers, Netherlanders, Prussians. This book provides an insight into the organization…

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British Cavalryman, 1792-1815

Philip J. Haythornthwaite

Describes the weapons, armour, uniforms and insignia of the British cavalryman during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic campaigns, and includes contemporary illustrations and new colour plates.

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Wellington: The Iron Duke

Philip J. Haythornthwaite

Arthur Wellesley, first duke of Wellington (1769-1852), was one of the greatest military commanders in history and is best known as the successful opponent at Waterloo of arguably the leading…

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Napoleon’s Military Machine

Philip J Haythornthwaite

Haythornthwaite brings his reputation as a leading Napoleonic historian to bear on the examination of all parts of the French army: the cavalry, infantry, artillery, Imperial Guard, staff and supporting…

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Napoleon’s Light Infantry

Philip Haythornthwaite

Although light infantry tactics formed one of the cornerstones of Napoleonic warfare, their employment was by no means restricted to Light regiments. Thus, from the early 1800s if not before…

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Napoleon’s Guard Infantry (2)

Philip Haythornthwaite

Part of the Men-At-Arms series, this book looks at Napoleon’s Guard Infantry, illustrating weapons, equipment and uniforms.

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The Alamo and the War of Texan Independence 1835-36

Philip Haythornthwaite

In 1823 Texas was opened to American settlement; over the next 12 years thousands took advantage of the opportunity. During this time the corrupt Santa Anna rose to power. A…

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Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2): Cavalry

Philip Haythornthwaite

The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napoleonic Wars. However, from the outset the cavalry’s higher command was less capable than…

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The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1): Infantry 1799-1814

Philip Haythornthwaite

Part of the Men-At-Arms series, this book looks at the cavalry forces of the Russian army of the Napoleonic Wars, illustrating their weapons, equipment and uniforms.

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Napoleon’s Specialist Troops

Philip Haythornthwaite

Though less celebrated than the infantry and cavalry, Napoleon’s ‘specialist’ troops - artillery, engineers and supporting services - were indispensable elements without which no army could have operated, and assumed…

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Gallipoli 1915: Frontal Assault on Turkey

Philip Haythornthwaite

The Campaign titles provide concise accounts of the great conflicts of history, assessing each commander’s strategy, and recounting the progress of the fighting using 3-D battle maps to illustrate the…

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Imperial Guardsman 1799-1815

Philip Haythornthwaite

Napoleon’s Imperial Guard was one of the most famous military formations in history. The Imperial Guard could perform ceremonial duties as well as any, but it was primarily as an…

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The Austrian Army 1740-80 (3): Specialist Troops

Philip Haythornthwaite

Until at least the latter years of Maria Theresa’s reign, the Austrian artillery was acknowledged to be second to none in Europe; and it must have been no coincidence that…

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The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2): Cavalry

Philip Haythornthwaite

Part of the Men-At-Arms series, this book looks at the cavalry forces of the Russian army of the Napoleonic Wars, illustrating their weapons, equipment and uniforms.

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Wellington’s Specialist Troops

Philip Haythornthwaite

The Royal Artillery and Corps of Royal Engineers comprised a small number of highly trained officers, while the commissariat was composed of untrained civilians outside military discipline, and medical services…

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Napoleon’s Commanders (1): c.1792-1809

Philip Haythornthwaite

This title details Napoleon’s commanders. The commanders featured include Augereau, Bernadotte, Berthier, Carnot, Davout, Desaix, Junot, Kellerman, Kleber, Lannes, Lasalle, MacDonald, Massena, Moreau, Murat, Oudinot, Rapp, Serurier, Soult and Reynier.

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British Rifleman 1797-1815

Philip Haythornthwaite

The rifle corps of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars are among the most recognizable of all the soldiers of that era. This volume uses first-hand accounts and evidence…

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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.

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Frederick the Great’s Army (2): Infantry

Philip Haythornthwaite

The second book in a three-volume set on the Prussian Army which fought the Seven Years’ War, and proved to be the model for many of the armies of Europe…

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Corunna 1809: Sir John Moore’s Fighting Retreat

Philip Haythornthwaite

Late in 1808 Sir John Moore, virtually alone with his small British army deep inside Spain and facing the French Army led by Napoleon, fell back towards Corunna. The retreat…

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The Austrian Army 1740-80 (2): Infantry

Philip Haythornthwaite

Describes the uniforms, insignia, weaponry, campaigns and military practices of the Infantry of Maria Theresa’s Austrian Army between 1740 and 1780, a period when the Austrian forces proved themselves to…

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Napoleon’s Line Infantry

Philip Haythornthwaite

Napoleon’s line infantry was founded upon that of the Ancien Regime. A total re-organisation began on 1 January 1791 with the abolition of the old regimental titles, and over the…

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Military Memoirs of Four Brothers: Engaged in the Service of Their Country as Well as in the New World and Africa, as on the Continent of Europe: The Survivor

Thomas Fernyhough

This text is a very rare memoir by the four Fernyhough brothers, who were natives of Staffordshire.

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Victoria’s Scottish Lion: The Life of Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde

Adrian Greenwood

From humble Glasgow beginnings, Colin Campbell rose to become Scotland’s finest general and a favourite of Queen Victoria.

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Napoleon’s Commanders (2): c.1809-15

Philip Haythornthwaite,Philip Haythornwaite

Continuing the author’s study of the careers, peronalities and personal uniforms of the greatest French generals and marshals of the Napoleonic Wars, this volume describes and illustrates those leaders who…

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Nelson’s Navy

Philip Haythornthwaite

Details the uniforms of one of the most skilled and professional navies in the world, the men who swept the seas clean of Britain’s enemies. This book covers many of…

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