Louis XV's Army (4): Light Troops and Specialists

Chartrand, RenÃ

ISBN 10: 1855326248 / ISBN 13: 9781855326248

Edité par Osprey Publishing (UK), 1997

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Synopsis :

The emergence of light troops at the time of Louis XVs reign is a sign of the search for better intelligence of the enemy and rapid tactical moves on battlefields.

This fourth instalment of René Chartrands review of Louis XVs army reveals an extraordinary variety of units, most now long forgotten, who had a dazzling assortment of uniforms, equipment and weapons. This interesting text features numerous accompanying illustrations, which include eight full page colour plates by Eugène Lelièpvre.

À propos de l'auteur: René Chartrand was born in Montral and educated in Canada, the United States and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant for cinema and historic sites restorations. He has written numerous articles and books including almost 20 Osprey titles and the first two volumes of Canadian Military Heritage. Also a student of wines, he currently lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.

Eugène Lelièpvre has been painting military subjects for over fifty years. In 1950 he was made the Official Painter to the French Army and he is also a fellow of the Company of Military Historians. An acknowledged expert on 18th century military subjects, he is married and lives in Paris.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Louis XV's Army (4): Light Troops and ...
Éditeur : Osprey Publishing (UK)
Date d'édition : 1997
Reliure : Paperback
Illustrateur : Leliepvre, Eugene
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket