Uniforms of Waterloo: 16-18 June 1815 (Paperback)

~ Philip J. Haythornthwaite (Author), Jack Cassin-Scott (Author), Michael Chappell (Author)

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Product Description

A revised edition of a title which provides a summary of the Waterloo campaign and encompasses all participating forces in colour plates, with captions and a full bibliography. Last published in 1992.

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 author of countless books and articles on the period.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Arms & Armour; 2nd edition (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854093940
• ISBN-13: 978-1854093943
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,850,910 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Emphasis is on what they actually wore", October 31, 2000

By	Eduardo J. Tellez A (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Philip J. Haythornthwaite has assembled an impressive collection of highly readable, popular historical accounts on history's greatest soldiers, Napoleon Bonaparte.

This work features 80 color plates, usually with two soldiers depicted per plate, sometimes three, supported by sufficient text, to show what the soldiers were wearing at Waterloo. Its emphasis is on what they actually wore as opposed to what the regulations prescribed they wear. Originally published in 1974, this new edition features the same color plates and text, but the bibliography has been expanded to include additional significant works that have since appeared. An introductory history of the Battle of Waterloo, a short section on flags, and the orders of battle for the combatants round out this work.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars all's well......save for some details, June 14, 2000

By	Bas Great (the Netherlands) - See all my reviews

Being a Dutch reenactor and figure painter, I thoroughly enjoyed this well-illustrated book....till I arrived at the Dutch-Belgian uniforms. I know that Dutch-Belgian uniforms are not well documented in English sources, but the several errors I found ( cuffs, plumes, shakoplates etc. ) made me realize there's still a lot of work to be done in order to make sure the figure painter that wants to paint ALL of the uniforms at Waterloo has all the proper information he needs.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An usefull guide for the Napoleonic miniatures painter., September 20, 1999

By A Customer

An excellent reconstruction of the real Waterloo campaign suites, accomplished by well done figures. All regiments are included, with initial campaign orders battle. The introductory historical reconstruction of the Campaign has enriched with minor events, giving a less tedious version to the readers. The lack of an Uniform Glossary make harder to the novice to understand the several uniform and equipment features. If your hobby is to paint Napoleonic's wars miniatures, you *must* take it.