The King's German Legion was the largest and most respected of the foreign corps which fought as integrated elements of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). The light and heavy cavalry, light and line infantry, and horse and foot artillery of the KGL made major contributions to Wellington's victories during the Peninsular War, and several units covered themselves with glory at Waterloo. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the KGL from its origins to its disbandment, including its uniforms, weapons, flags and standards. Meticulous illustrations offer unprecedented details of this impressive fighting force.
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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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Otto von Pivka (the nom de plume of Digby Smith) wrote his first title for Osprey Publishing in 1972. He is a prolific author who has contributed many titles to the Men-at-Arms series on the armies and forces of the Napoleonic Wars. A former major in the British Army, he is now retired, but continues to write books on this key period.
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Kings German Legion,
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This review is from: The King's German Legion (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)
Good Info on a special part of the british Army. really helpful for uniforms used in Miniatures.
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Like Sir Tristram of King Arthur's legendary court, the King's German Legion was born in sorrow, their particular tragedy being the occupation of their homeland, the Electorate of Hanover, by a 13,000-strong French force under General Mortier in 1803. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
two light battalions, foot artillery battery, line infantry officers, heavy dragoons, foot battery, line battalions, parade dress, horse artillery battery, centre companies, light dragoons, facing colour, dragoon regiments, yellow lace Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
King's German Legion, Hussars of the Legion, British Army, Bomann Museum, Ciudad Rodrigo, Imperial Guard, Line Brigade, Quatre Bras, First World War, King's German Regiment, Captain Cleeve, Colonel Ompteda, Duke of Cambridge, General Graham, King Joseph, Lines of Torres Vedras, Marshal Soult, Peninsular War, Deutsche Legion, Hilsea Barracks, Historisches Museum, Isle of Wight, Major Baring, Prussian Army, San Sebastian New!
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Like Sir Tristram of King Arthur's legendary court, the King's German Legion was born in sorrow, their particular tragedy being the occupation of their homeland, the Electorate of Hanover, by a 13,000-strong French force under General Mortier in 1803. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
two light battalions, foot artillery battery, line infantry officers, heavy dragoons, foot battery, line battalions, parade dress, horse artillery battery, centre companies, light dragoons, facing colour, dragoon regiments, yellow lace Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
King's German Legion, Hussars of the Legion, British Army, Bomann Museum, Ciudad Rodrigo, Imperial Guard, Line Brigade, Quatre Bras, First World War, King's German Regiment, Captain Cleeve, Colonel Ompteda, Duke of Cambridge, General Graham, King Joseph, Lines of Torres Vedras, Marshal Soult, Peninsular War, Deutsche Legion, Hilsea Barracks, Historisches Museum, Isle of Wight, Major Baring, Prussian Army, San Sebastian New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- A History of the Peninsular War, Volume VII: August 1813 to April 14, 1814: St Sebastian's Capture, Wellington's Invasion of France, Battles of Nive, Orthez, Toulouse by Sir Charles Oman on page 43
- The English Civil War (Wordsworth Military Library) by Peter Young in Front Matter
- On the Road (Beginnings) by Christopher Herbert on page 43
- The Boer War (Men-at-Arms) by Christopher Wilkinson-Latham in Front Matter
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