British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792-1815: No. 164 - Brossura

Haythornthwaite, Philip

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1846032229 ISBN 13: 9781846032226

Casa editrice: Osprey Publishing, 2008

Riassunto

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. Its cavalry and artillery were standard; but its infantry achieved unique results, as their tactics were brought to a peak of professional perfection by Wellington. Using contemporary instruction manuals, first-hand accounts and in-depth analysis of individual actions, this book examines exactly how Wellington was able to convert a rabble of volunteers and criminals into a well-oiled, highly disciplined and professional war-winning machine. With a detailed look at the effective use of terrain, line rather than column manoeuvres and fortification assaults, Philip Haythornthwaite reveals the crucial tactics of Wellington's army, illustrated with comprehensive maps, images and full-colour artwork.

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"The British Army that faced Napoleion in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action. Its cavalry and artillery were standard - but its infantry achieved unique results, as their tactics were brought to the peak of professional perfection by Wellington." -Game Trade Magazine (April 2008)

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With a detailed look at the effective use of terrain, line vs column manoeuvres, and fortification assaults, Philip Haythornthwaite reveals the crucial tactics of Wellington's army that converted volunteers into war-winning professionals.

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• Editore: Osprey Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1846032229
• ISBN 13: 9781846032226
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 64
• Disegnatore: Noon Steve