Napoleon's Cavalry, Artillery and Technical Corps 1799-1815 : History, Organization and Equipment.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Esposito, Gabriele.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Equipment and supplies.

History.

Regimental histories.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (107 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Napoleon's Cavalry, Artillery and Technical Corps 1799–1815

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2023.

Summary:

The French Army of Napoleon could count on a brilliant mounted arm, consisting of three main types of cavalry: heavy, medium and light. The first, consisting of carabiniers and cuirassiers, was tasked with conducting frontal charges; the second, consisting of dragoons and lancers, could perform a variety of different duties; the third, consisting of hussars and mounted chasseurs, was tasked with scouting and skirmishing. The various regiments were all dressed in flamboyant uniforms and distinctive equipment. Perhaps more than any other troops they encapsulated the dash and glamour of Napoleonic warfare. Napoleon started his military career as an artillery officer and thus always paid great attention to the quality of his army's artillery, which consisted of both foot and horse units. Several of Bonaparte's greatest victories were achieved thanks to the superiority of his artillery, which was with undoubtedly the best in Europe during the period 1799-1815. In addition to cavalry and artillery, the author also covers the minor 'technical corps' of Napoleon's army, such as the engineers and supply train. All are beautifully illustrated by the many color plates in this book, and their organization, equipment and tactics described.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Cuirassiers

Chapter 2 The Carabiniers

Chapter 3 The Dragoons

Chapter 4 The Lancers

Chapter 5 The Hussars

Chapter 6 The Mounted Chasseurs

Chapter 7 The Artillery

Chapter 8 The Technical Corps

Chapter 9 The Security Corps

Chapter 10 Naval Units

Chapter 11 Colonial Units

Chapter 12 Foreign Units

Bibliography.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781399089814

1399089811

OCLC:

1372624172