Napoleon's Imperial Headquarters (2) On Campaign |
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Author:
| Pawly, Ronald |
Illustrator:
| Courcelle, Patrice |
Series title: | Elite Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-84176-794-9 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2004 |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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Imprint: | Osprey |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $21.00 |
Book Description:
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Following Elite 115 - which described the composition of Napoleon's military and civil 'households', and Marshal Berthier's army general headquarters - this title offers an intimate glimpse of the Emperor's entourage in the field during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). Centred on the Waterloo campaign in 1815, it draws comparisons with his earlier triumphs. From the testimony of his trusted servants, the text draws a vivid picture of his daily routines on the march. Of particular...
More DescriptionFollowing Elite 115 - which described the composition of Napoleon's military and civil 'households', and Marshal Berthier's army general headquarters - this title offers an intimate glimpse of the Emperor's entourage in the field during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). Centred on the Waterloo campaign in 1815, it draws comparisons with his earlier triumphs. From the testimony of his trusted servants, the text draws a vivid picture of his daily routines on the march. Of particular interest are new details of Napoleon's tented camp HQ from 1812; and a further selection of the striking uniforms worn by his closest attendants.