the Prussian army of 1813–15 was very different not only in appearance but in spirit from that of 1806. Blücher was essentially a cavalryman and, despite his years and heavy responsibilites as Commander-in-Chief, he thought nothing of leading cavalry charges in person. Although this was dangerous, he succeeded in driving his raw regiments to to victory. this book by a leading military historian analyses the corps, regimental and squadron strength of the infantry, cavalry and artillery arms of Blücher’s army. The text is accompanied by eight colour plates and several contemporary illustrations to depict the uniforms and experiences of the troops who participated in the final defeat of Napoleon.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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Peter Young was born in 1915. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in WWII, and saw extensive action with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regiment. He saw post-war service in the Arab Legion, and in 1959 became a reader of military history at the Royal Military Academy. He published and edited numerous books on military history before his death in 1988.
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In the long struggle with Revolutionary France and with Napoleon, Prussia's share was by no means pre-eminent. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Prussian Army, Hussar Regiment, Crown Prince, Kurmark Landwehr, Frederick the Great, Silesian Landwehr, Blucher's Army, Frederick William, Uhlan Regiment, Iron Cross, King of Prussia, Westphalian Landwehr, Brett James, Elbe Landwehr, Silesian Regiment, War of Liberation, West Prussian, General von Holtzendorff, Silesian Rifles, Winand Aerts New!
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In the long struggle with Revolutionary France and with Napoleon, Prussia's share was by no means pre-eminent. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
red facings, dragoon regiment, gold lace Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Prussian Army, Hussar Regiment, Crown Prince, Kurmark Landwehr, Frederick the Great, Silesian Landwehr, Blucher's Army, Frederick William, Uhlan Regiment, Iron Cross, King of Prussia, Westphalian Landwehr, Brett James, Elbe Landwehr, Silesian Regiment, War of Liberation, West Prussian, General von Holtzendorff, Silesian Rifles, Winand Aerts New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- On War (Dodo Press) by Carl von General Clausewitz on page 18
- The Arab Legion (Men-at-Arms) by Peter Young in Front Matter
- Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler on page 18
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