Weapons & Equipment Of The Napoleonic Wars [Paperback]

Philip J. Haythornthwaite (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1999

From the top-selling author on the subject, Philip Haythornthwaite, comes the ultimate authoritative work on the weapons and equipment of the Napoleonic wars. Infantry and cavalry weapons and tactics, artillery and engineers, staff and supplies, uniforms and equipment, and living conditions are brought to life with startlingly vivid period reproductions. Detailed battle plans explain infantry formations, troop deployments, and skirmishes. Among the breathtaking images included: British squares resisting the French cavalry at Waterloo and the raising of the siege of Thionville, with the French infantry routing the Hungarians. British drill exercises and troop formations are outlined in full. Unsurpassed as the basic illustrated guide, this is ideal for historians, modelers, wargamers, and reenactors. 196 pages, 150 b/w illus., 7 1/4 x 9 3/4. NEW IN PAPERBACK.

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About the Author

Philip J Haythornthwaite is known to all followers of matters Napoleonic as a prolific and knowledgeable source of original research. A one time bookseller, he has an extensive private collection of Napoleonic material and is the a

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854094955
• ISBN-13: 978-1854094957
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #534,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good source book for eqpt and tactical use, November 27, 1999

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Juan Rosario - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weapons & Equipment Of The Napoleonic Wars (Paperback)

Though originally published in 1979, the 1996 edition reviewed here is a welcome addition to any reader's library. Amply interspersed with diagrams and illustrations, the book does also offer good detail on the types of weapons, including comments on their effectiveness in battle. The sections covering Infantry and Cavalry do not just discuss their respective weaponry; the tactics of each arm on the battlefield are also discussed in clear and concise terms. Artillery is described in like manner, allowing any reader unfamiliar with Napoleonic tactics (and wishing to learn about them) to establish a solid foundation of understanding with this book. Highly recommended for all readers, novices and historians alike.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Weapons & Equipment of the Napoleanic Wars, December 16, 2000

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Peter Stines (Anahuac, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weapons & Equipment Of The Napoleonic Wars (Paperback)

I first found this book in the 1980's and it is still an EXCELLENT source for the subject. As an historical reenactor, collector, historical artist and researcher, I rely on books of this caliber to find just the information I need. Even if you are a novice in the field of Napoleanics, this tome makes the study of this subject a pleasure. Not TOO technical, but IN DEPTH enough for the advanced student. When you read Haythornthwaite's books YOU ARE THERE !

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much, in so little., August 4, 2001

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Richard P Marsden (Scottsdale, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weapons & Equipment Of The Napoleonic Wars (Paperback)

Reading a book about the equipment of the Napoleonic Wars could potentially be quite boring. Imagine endless explantions of the weight of a musketball or the length of a bayonette. Haythornthwaite however creates a book which is easy to read, short, interesting, and yet full of detailed information about the arms and equipment of the Napoleonic Wars. Haythornthwaite has once again excelled at conveying a large ammount of information in a concise book. As with his other works his lack of description, anecdotes, or opinion is countered by the artwork. Coupled together the reader will get the hard facts of Haythornthwaite while the artwork will act as his description. This is one of the many "must" have's. The book will give those interested in the subject of Napoleonic warfare an idea of how and why they fought the way they did.