Russian Army Of The Napoleonic Wars-1, Maa185

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Russian army of the Napoleonic Wars - 1, maa185

Infantry 1799-1814

Author: Philip Haythornthwaite
< br />Illustrator: paul hannon

About this book

By 1795 the russian army was as vast as the territory from which it came. the war college estimated the regular army at 541,741 men, plus 46,601 enlisted cossacks and at least another 100,000 irregular cavalry who could be mobilised in time of war. drawing inspiration from the icons paraded by their priests before battle, the russian infantry were capable of astonishing feats and total, blind obedience to orders. philip haythornwaite examines the organisation and uniforms of the outstanding russian infantry troops who fought in the napoleonic wars.

The author

Philip Haythornthwaite is an internationally respected author and historical consultant, specialising in 18th and 19th century military history, uniforms and equipment. His main area of ​​research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some 40 books, including over 20 Osprey titles, and numerous articles and essays on military history, but still finds time to pursue his other great passion, cricket.

Content
- The Russian Army
- Organization
- Uniforms, Alexander I: line infantry
- Jager uniforms < br />- guard uniform; 1801-14
- Opelchenie (militia)
- Colors
- Plates