Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1): 1793-1808 (Men-at-Arms) (v. 1) [Paperback]

Rene Chartrand (Author), Bill Younghusband (Illustrator)

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Series: Men-at-Arms | Publication Date: November 27, 1998

The Spanish Army was transformed during the 18th century by an influx of progressive officers who modernised and expanded it. It was closely modelled on the French armies of Louis XIV and Louis XV in tactical doctrine, organisation, armament and uniforms. In battle, they were often brave to the point of carelessness, and were thus sometimes difficult to control. The army also had several Swiss and Walloon regiments, less given to all-out attacks, but renowned for their steadiness under fire. In this first of three volumes, Réne Chartrand examines the organisation and uniforms of the Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).

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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

René Chartrand was born in Montral and educated in Canada, the United States and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant for cinema and historic sites restorations. He has written numerous articles and books including almost 20 Osprey titles and the first two volumes of Canadian Military Heritage. Also a student of wines, he currently lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (November 27, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855327635
• ISBN-13: 978-1855327634
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.3 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,981,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Source for Hispanophiles, May 16, 2000

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This review is from: Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1): 1793-1808 (Men-at-Arms) (v. 1) (Paperback)

This series is a must for anyone with an interest in the Spanish army. This is not merely an excellent introduction to the subject, but also a detailed examination of the constantly changing uniforms and organisation of the Spanish army. Chartrand's evident scholarship is well supported by Younghusband's illustrations.

My only (small) criticism of the series is that there is some overlap in the text between the time periods described in the titles, so each volume should be read carefully before embarking on a modelling project. Having said that, at this price you'd be mad not to buy all three volumes for your collection.

5.0 out of 5 stars Reference book, June 8, 2010

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This review is from: Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1): 1793-1808 (Men-at-Arms) (v. 1) (Paperback)

This is an excellent refernce book for anyone intereseted in the Napoleonic era.
Stephen Estopinal autor of El Tigre de Nueva Orleans.