Philip J. Haythornthwaite Reihenfolge der Bücher

Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history and it has given rise to a vast and varied literature. The strategy and tactics of the battle and the entire Waterloo campaign have been analysed at length. The commanders, manoeuvres and critical episodes, and the intense experiences of the men who took part, have all been recorded in minute detail. But the organization, structure and fighting strength of the armies that fought in the battle have received less attention, and this is the subject of Philip Haythornthwaite's detailed, authoritative and engaging study. Through a close description of the structure and personnel of each of the armies he builds up a fascinating picture of their makeup, their methods and their capabilities. The insight he offers into the contrasting styles and national characteristics of the forces that came together on the Waterloo battlefield gives a fresh perspective on the extraordinary clash of arms that ended the Napoleonic era.

Poznejte detailně ruskou pěchotu i kavalerii v období, kdy se Evropa zmítala v krvavých napoleonských válkách. Tato kniha vám představí organizaci a uniformy ruské armády v celkovém vývoji, za Pavla I. i jeho nástupce Alexandra I. Přehledná schémata a tabulky vám umožní dokonale se zorientovat v této problematice. Publikaci rovněž provází tradičně i kvalitní barevné ilustrace.

Diese Buch erklärt unter anderem die Ausstattung und die Leistungsfähigkeit der Artillerie Napoleons während der revolutionären Kriege.

Ani génius Napoleonova formátu nedokázal sám řídit veškeré bojové akce a musel spoléhat na zkušenosti a schopnosti svých maršálů a generálů. V publikaci je popsána vojenská kariéra a životní osudy více než 20 osobností, které se významně zapsali do análů francouzské historie v pozdních letech císařství. Vykresleny jsou jejich charakterové vlastnosti, jednání ve vypjatých situacích, vítězství, ale i prohry na bojištích, jejich vztah k Napoleonovi, i postoje v době, kdy se Napolenova éra chýlila ke konci. Nechybí ani mnohé zajímavé detaily o organizaci tehdy v Evropě velice moderního systému štábů ve francouzské armádě. Text doprovázejí četné ilustrace uvedených osobností v jejich typických vojenských stejnokrojích.

Österreich spielte eine zentrale Rolle bei den militärischen Auseinandersetzungen in Europa Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts. Der Tod von Kaiser Karl VI. im Herbst 1740 führte zu einem der ersten großen Kriege jener Epoche. Karls Tochter, Maria Theresia, übernahm die Regentschaft über die habsburgischen Länder und wurde zu einer der wichtigsten historischen Figuren des 18. Jahrhunderts. Ihre Armee war als Spiegelbild der weitläufigen und sehr unterschiedlichen Territorien ein wichtiger Faktor der inneren Einigung des Reiches. Dieses Buch beschreibt detailliert und mit einer Fülle zum Teil farbiger Illustrationen Organisationsstruktur, Uniformen und Ausrüstung der habsburgischen Infanterie und Kavallerie.

Victory or defeat on the Napoleonic battlefield was dependent on the skills, reactions and personalities of individual commanders. Even under a military genius such as Bonaparte, the dispersal of his armies on campaign and the lack of fast communications left command and control of the different corps and divisions in the hands of his marshals and generals. Illustrating the appearance of more than two dozen of Napoleon's leading colleagues and subordinate commanders, this first in a pair of Elite titles describes in concise but colourful detail their careers and personalities in the Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic campaigns up to 1809.

A detailed and compelling account of the English Civil War. The text in this title, concentrates upon the military events of the Civil Wars, the armies, their composition, equipment and life, but includes as much of the 'general' history of the Civil Wars as is necessary to illuminate the causes and influences upon the military aspects. The published literature concerning the wars is vast, and aided by the notes and bibliography the reader will be able to pursue in greater depths those topics which are contained in this book.

Napoleon's Imperial Guard was one of the most famous military formations in history. The Imperial Guard could perform ceremonial duties as well as any, but it was primarily as an élite combat formation of the army that it excelled. Although it would expand to represent a considerable portion of France's military establishment, it remained Napoleon's personal guard during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815) and was accorded care and attention which set its members above the rest of the army. In this book, Philip Haythornthwaite examines their lives, organisation and privileges, paying particular attention to how their experience differed from those of the regular French line units.

In the campaigns of the French Revolutionary (1792-1802) and Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), the deserved reputation of the British infantry has tended to overshadow the contribution of the cavalry, but in fact they did form an integral part of the army, carrying out duties crucial to the success of other arms. British Cavalryman 1792-1815 recounts what these duties were and examines the men who performed them. The different regiments of the cavalry are listed and some of the arm's more exotic or professional corps, such as the King's German Legion, examined.

Describes the uniforms, weaponry, military practices and tactics of the Cavalry of Maria Theresa's army. This book also records the history of the army's campaigns, and is illustrated with contemporary images, detailed diagrams and colour plates.