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By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781846034497
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2009
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Mounted upon their huge black horses, the Mounted Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard were the senior heavy cavalry unit of the French army and were never defeated in battle. Their long list of battle honours earned them the nicknames 'the Giants' and 'the Gods'. This title tells the story of this unit using documentary and pictorial sources.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841764887
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2002
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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After the Russian campaign in 1812, Napoleon was desperate to form a new army to resist the Allied offensive in Germany. Short of cavalry, he levied four regiments of "Guards of Honour". This title details their history, organization and uniforms in the campaigns of 1813 and 1814.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841765082
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2003
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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One of the most famous regiments of Napoleon's cavalry, the (Dutch) 2nd Light Horse Lancers of the Imperial Guard were known as the Red Lancers from their scarlet uniforms. This work looks at their organization, uniforms, weapons and tactics in detail.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841767093
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2005
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Carabiniers were the elite of the heavy horse, and fought in most of Napoleon's greatest battles from Austerlitz to Waterloo. This book incorporates research and striking illustrations to tell the story of these brave men and detail their uniforms and equipment.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781849088060
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2012
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841767932
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2004
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Napoleon's military successes were due to a large degree to the efficiency of his command and control systems or 'headquarters'.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841767949
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Dec 2004
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781846032578
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2008
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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A history of the hand-picked elite cavalry guard that served as Napoleon's close personal escort and were committed to the most dangerous areas of combat on the battlefield.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781846032561
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2007
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Napoleon's Polish Lancers of the Guard were unique in their appearance and in their loyalty. This book reveals their varied and colourful uniforms as well as their long and loyal service for the Bonaparte cause. It provides an insight into the fighting lives of the legendary Polish Lancers.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841769561
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2006
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Napoleon's last 'Campaign of France' in 1814 proved to be one of his most brilliant. He relied as never before on committing his elite Imperial Guard cavalry to battle. He raised three new regiments of crack "claireurs". Each regiment had its own style of uniform, but part of each was armed with lances.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781846034480
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2009
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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While small in numbers, the Belgian Army played a vital role in World War 2 that is often overlooked. This work presents the story of this determined Army, from their organization and commanders, to their uniforms and equipment.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841765587
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: Nov 2003
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This work provides an exploration of the generals who planned, initiated and drew the course of World War I. It features famous generals such as Hindenburg whom the German passenger airship Hindenburg was named after.


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By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841761589
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2001
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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A study of the part of the Dutch-Belgian troops in Quatre Bras and Waterloo. A Napoleonic researcher presents the evidence regarding the Belgian units and explains their complex origins. The text is illustrated with monochrome studies and colour plates of troop uniforms.


(Paperback)

By: Ronald Pawly

ISBN: 9781841763934
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2002
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Dutch Army was a very important part of Wellington's army at Waterloo in 1815. This volume presents an exploration of Wellington's Dutch allies, and shows that despite criticism from the British, many units fought extremely well and defended some decisive points.