In this third of three volumes examining the flags of the Napoleonic Wars [Men-at-Arms 77, 78 & 115] Terence Wise details colours, standards and guidons of Anhalt, Kleve-Burg, Brunswick, Denmark, Finland, Hanover, Hesse, the Netherlands, Mecklenburg, Nassau, Portugal, Reuss, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Westphalia in a text containing a plethora of illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Guido Rosignoli.
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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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Terence Wise is one of Osprey’s most popular authors. Terence has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders and the Wars of the Roses.
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A very educational book for those who study Napoleon,
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This review is from: Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1) : France and her Allies (Men at Arms, 77) (Paperback)
For those who have an incklng to study the Napoleonic era with the intent of learning about the flags of Napoleon and his enemies,this book is it. Very beautiful illustrations of the flags of the early 19th century France which were used in conflict against England,Russia and Prussia and others. A historians choice book on the subject.
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Throughout this book the various parts of the flags are referred to by their correct terms: i.e. the part nearest the pole is known as the hoist, the opposite edge being the fly. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Line Infantry, Batavian Republic, Regular Army, Line Battalion, Napoleonic Wars, Captain Ford, Chelsea Hospital, Spanish Army, United Provinces New!
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Throughout this book the various parts of the flags are referred to by their correct terms: i.e. the part nearest the pole is known as the hoist, the opposite edge being the fly. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Line Infantry, Batavian Republic, Regular Army, Line Battalion, Napoleonic Wars, Captain Ford, Chelsea Hospital, Spanish Army, United Provinces New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1) : France and her Allies (Men at Arms, 77) by Terence Wise in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Dutch-Belgian Troops of the Napoleonic Wars (Men-at-Arms) by Otto Pivka on page 1
- British Redcoat 1793-1815 (Warrior) by Stuart Reid in Back Matter
- The Wars of the Roses (Men at Arms Series, 145) by Terence Wise in Front Matter
- The Black Brunswickers (Men at Arms Series) by Otto Pivka on page 1
- Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1) : France and her Allies (Men at Arms, 77) by Terence Wise in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- British Colours & Standards 1747-1881 (2): Infantry (Elite) (Pt.2) by Ian Sumner in Back Matter
- British Colours & Standards 1747-1881 (1): Cavalry (Elite) (Pt.1) by Ian Sumner in Back Matter
- Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2) : Cavalry (Men at Arms Series, 181) by Philip Haythornthwaite on page 40
- Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (3): 1812-1815 (Men-at-Arms) (v. 3) by Rene Chartrand in Back Matter
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