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The Austrian Army fought Napoleon in more major campaigns and battles than any other, either alone or as part of successive Allied coalitions. This book examines the multi-national character of the army - including many French, German, Yugoslavian, Hungarian and even Anglo-Irish exiles.

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An illustrated listing of all the regimental colours and standards used by the British Army between 1747 and 1881. The first in a two-part mini-series, it covers the regular Cavalry and Foot Guards, exploring the history and significance of each flag.

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The designs of those infantry colours of the 18th and 19th centuries tell a stirring story stretching back at least 250 years. This volume presents a comprehensive listing of all the regimental colours and standards between 1747 and 1881. The author is the Librarian of the Flag Institute.

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Many British commanders of World War II were veterans of the Great War and their attitudes to war were influenced by this and pre-war training and doctrine. This work examines these influences and the commanders' differing relationships with Churchill.

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Part of the "Elite" series, this history covers the deployment, the battles, the organization, the arms and the equipment of the British forces in Zululand in 1879.

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Explaining and illustrating the dramatic training and tactics of the Light Infantry and Rifle regiments, this comprehensive guide will appeal to anyone interested in the Napoleonic wars.

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The British Army that faced Napoleon in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action.

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In the 17th century, English, French and Dutch buccaneers launched a series of attacks on Spanish towns, ports and shipping. This volume details the buccaneer captains, such as Henry Morgan, the crews of their ships, how they recruited, and how they fought their battles on land and at sea.

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African-American soldiers played a decisive role in the US Army on the western frontier during the Plains Wars. Nicknamed the 'buffalo soldiers' by their Cheyenne and Comanche enemies, these brave soldiers fought many enemies over the years, including Sitting Bull and Geronimo.

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The segregated regiments of African-American troops represented an important minority in the small US Army at the turn of the 20th century. This book covers the often ignored part of the Buffalo soldiers in various campaigns and the several different field uniforms worn during this period.

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The hundred-year period ending in 1025, from the reign of the Emperor Constantine VII to that of Basil II 'the Bulgar-Slayer', encompassed the last great era of Byzantine aggression and dominance in the Near East and Balkans. This study sheds new light on the colourful regiments of the Byzantine Imperial Guard.

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The 1st Canadian Parachute Bn jumped into Normandy on D-Day as part of 6th British Airborne Division. They fought with distinction for the rest of the North-West Europe campaign. This book details the history of the Canadian Airborne Regiments.

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An in-depth study of the organization, uniforms, insignia, weapons and equipment of the Allied soldiers who stormed the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944.

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Both India and Pakistan inherited a core of professional, highly trained armed forces after independence in 1947. This volume details the arms, equipment, organization and uniforms of these elite troops of the sub-continent.

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The swashbuckling English sea captains of the Elizabethan era were a particular breed of adventurer, combining maritime and military skill with a seemingly insatiable appetite for Spanish treasure. Angus Konstam describes these characters, including such sea dogs as Francis Drake, Walter Raleigh, John Hawkins and Martin Frobisher.

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A comprehensive illustrated study of the growth and operations of specialist military and police counter-terrorist units across Europe over the past 45 years.

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With the development in the 13th century of co-operative tactics using crossbowmen and heavy spearmen, circumstance began to arise in which the charge by Muslim horse-archers, and then by European armoured knights, could be defied. This book traces these and other examples of this 'jerky' and uneven process through its regional differences.

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The First Special Service Force unit was formed with three battalions in July 1942, for special operations in occupied Norway, from handpicked US and Canadian volunteers who were trained in parachute, amphibious, ski, mountain and demolition operations.

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Provides an analysis of the preparation of the French troops from manual regulations to the training ground, as well as a study of the changing quality of command and control within the army. This book explores the role of the French infantry at the apex of their powers and their role in these key battles.