In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This fascinating work by Terence Wise explores in depth the flags, colours and guidons of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), concentrating on France and her allies, and covering every faction from Baden to Würzburg. This book is a must for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.
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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 - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chevauleger regiments, corner wreaths, corner emblems, reverse bore, infantry pattern, infantry flags, cavalry standards, central diamond, silver fringe, battle honours, new flags, red mantle, gold fringes, silver eagle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Line Infantry, French Army, Garde du Corps, Duchy of Warsaw, Regt of Infantry Eagle, Napoleonic Wars, Vistula Legion, Cheval de la Garde, Ministry of War 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 - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chevauleger regiments, corner wreaths, corner emblems, reverse bore, infantry pattern, infantry flags, cavalry standards, central diamond, silver fringe, battle honours, new flags, red mantle, gold fringes, silver eagle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Line Infantry, French Army, Garde du Corps, Duchy of Warsaw, Regt of Infantry Eagle, Napoleonic Wars, Vistula Legion, Cheval de la Garde, Ministry of War New!
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- The Wars of the Roses (Men at Arms Series, 145) by Terence Wise in Front Matter
- Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (3) (Men-At-Arms Series) by Terence Wise in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2) : Cavalry (Men at Arms Series, 181) by Philip Haythornthwaite on page 40
- British Colours & Standards 1747-1881 (2): Infantry (Elite) (Pt.2) by Ian Sumner in Back Matter
- Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (3): 1812-1815 (Men-at-Arms) (v. 3) by Rene Chartrand in Back Matter
- Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2) (Men-at-Arms) (v. 2) by Rene Chartrand in Back Matter
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