Napoleon's Light Infantry (Men-at-Arms) [Paperback]

Philip Haythornthwaite (Author), Bryan Fosten (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Men-at-Arms | Publication Date: November 24, 1983

Although light infantry tactics formed one of the cornerstones of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), their employment was by no means restricted to Light regiments. Thus, from the early 1800s, if not before, the distinction between Light and Line infantry was largely one of costume and tradition. One marked difference from the Line infantry, however, was in the superior ésprit de corps of the Light regiments. Their attitude of superiority was reinforced by their different (and often more impressive) uniform, the theoretical difference in role, and supposed superior training. Philip Haythornwaite examines their uniforms in a volume including eight superb colour plates by Brian Fosten.

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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.

About the Author

Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some forty books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion: cricket.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (November 24, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0850455219
• ISBN-13: 978-0850455212
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,105,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good source book, December 28, 1999

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This review is from: Napoleon's Light Infantry (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

This is a very excellent book. I am a repro uniform collector and I used this book to make the 1er Leger regt uniform. Any historian, collector, modeler, or re-enactor should find this book most useful.