The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1): Infantry 1799-1814: No.1 (Men-at-Arms)

The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1): Infantry 1799-1814: No.1 (Men-at-Arms)

by Paul Hannon (Illustrator), Philip Haythornthwaite (Author)

Synopsis

In 1795 the Russian army was as vast as the territory from which it was drawn. The College of War calculated that the regular army amounted to 541,741 men, plus 46,601 enrolled cossacks, and at least a further 100,000 irregular cavalry which could be mobilised in time of war. Inspired by 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 remarkable Russian infantry troops who fought in the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 48
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 23 Apr 1987

ISBN 10: 0850457378
ISBN 13: 9780850457377

Author Bio
Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some forty books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion: cricket.