The Cossacks 1799-1815 - Couverture souple

Spring, Laurence

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1841764647 ISBN 13 : 9781841764641

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

During the Napoleonic Wars, the Cossacks were Russias unique and plentiful supply of irregular cavalry.

They were employed as skirmishers, raiders and scouts, and their tactics of harassment and harrying caused great problems for Napoleons Grand Armée as it retreated through Russia in 1812. This title shows how, although labelled as rapacious, lascivious, mercenary and ill-disciplined on the field by their detractors, they laid claim to being the finest light cavalry in Europe.

It details the various tribes that made up the Cossack nation, the social structure of Cossack life, and how they were organised and employed in war.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Laurence Spring, an expert on Napoleonic Russian uniforms, is the author of Osprey's Warrior 51: Russian Grenadiers and Infantry 1799-1815 and several other books on the Napoleonic Wars.

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and the history of fortification. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1841764647
• ISBN 13: 9781841764641
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Hook Adam
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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