Napoleon's Heavy Cavalry : Uniforms and Equipment of the Cuirassiers and Carabiniers, 1805-1815.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dawson, Paul L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815.

Cavalry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (218 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

Paul L. Dawson's 'Napoleon’s Heavy Cavalry' is a detailed historical account focusing on the uniforms, equipment, and operations of the French heavy cavalry units, specifically the cuirassiers and carabiniers, during the Napoleonic era from 1805 to 1815. The book is the result of extensive research in French military archives, aiming to uncover how regulations were interpreted and implemented by individual regiments. It provides an in-depth look at the organizational structure, combat roles, and evolution of these elite troops, supported by a wealth of primary source material and illustrative content. This work is intended for historians, military enthusiasts, and scholars interested in Napoleonic military history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Dedication

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 The Cavalry Regiments

Chapter 2 Clothing the Cuirassiers 1801–05

Chapter 3 Armour and Helmets 1801–05

Chapter 4 Cuirassier Horse Equipment 1801–05

Chapter 5 Continuity and Change 1805–08

Chapter 6 1808 Reviews

Chapter 7 1812 Campaign Preparations

Chapter 8 Bardin Regulations

Chapter 9 Regulations in Practice 1812–15

Chapter 10 Bardin and the Cuirassiers – Myth and Reality

Chapter 11 The Carabiniers 1802–10

Chapter 12 The Carabiniers 1810–15

Chapter 13 Regulations in Practice

Chapter 14 Carabiniers – Myth and Reality

Notes

Bibliography

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ISBN:

9781526784209

1526784203

OCLC:

1430661283