Austrian Commanders of the Napoleonic Wars 17921815
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Austrian Commanders of the Napoleonic Wars 17921815
By (Author) David Hollins
Illustrated by Christopher Rothero
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Osprey Publishing
20th May 2012
United Kingdom
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Land forces and warfare
Specific wars and campaigns
Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare)
940.2740922
Physical Properties
Paperback
64
Width 184mm, Height 248mm, Spine 7mm
252g
Description
Throughout the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, Frances most consistent enemy on land was the Austrian Empire. Austria's huge armies played a central part in the several coalitions against France, from the 1790s, to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805, the closely-balanced battles of 1809, and the final upsurge of 1813-14. Contrary to the myth of rigid aristocratic conformity, the generals who led those armies were as diverse in origin and character as their regiments - some were princes of the blood, and some ex-rankers promoted for talent and courage. This text gives concise but fact-packed accounts of the careers of more than 30 of these men, illustrated with portraits and meticulous colour plates.
Author Bio
Christopher Rothero is an expert on the armies of medieval Europe. He has written and illustrated several titles for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series including volumes 111: The Armies of Crcy and Poitiers 1200-1670 and 113: The Armies of Agincourt.
