| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Men-at-arms series ; 405 |
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Men-at-arms series ; 405.
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| Contents |
Origins of the Carabinier corps and early history, 16th-18th centuries; tactical role as elite shock troops; reorganization of 1791; Napoleon's cavalry reforms 1802; uniform regulations, 1802-1809/10; battle record; the campaign of Austerlitz, Friedland, Eckmuehl, Essling; heavy casualties at Wagram (1809); the new uniforms and armour; battle record -- the campaigns of Russia, Germany and France, 1812-14; the Hundred Day's campaign, 1815 -- the legend of "the traitor of Waterloo" |
| Summary |
The two privileged regiments of Carabiniers survived the Napoleonic Wars (1977-1815) with their elite status intact. They covered themselves with glory at Austerlitz, Friedland, Ratisbonne and Wagram - where their bloody losses shocked Napoleon into ordering them new helmets and cuirasses. Re-formed after near annihilation in Russia in 1812, they fought at Leipzig and in many actions of the 1814 French campaign, and made one of the final charges at Waterloo in 1815. lllustrated with rare early prints and meticulous colour reconstructions, this book details their story, and their unique uniforms, from surviving period documents |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (Recorded Books, viewed January 23, 2014) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
France. Armée -- Cavalry -- Uniforms -- History -- 19th century
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| SUBJECT |
France. Armée fast |
| Subject |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Cavalry operations
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Warfare & defence.
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History.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
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Military operations, Cavalry
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781780965550 |
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1780965559 |
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1780965567 |
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9781780965567 |
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