British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815

British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 66
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ISBN-10 : 9781846038532
ISBN-13 : 1846038537
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Book Synopsis British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815 by : Philip Haythornthwaite

Download or read book British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815 written by Philip Haythornthwaite and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British Army that faced Napoleon in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action. Its cavalry and artillery were standard; but its infantry achieved unique results, as their tactics were brought to a peak of professional perfection by Wellington. Using contemporary instruction manuals, first-hand accounts and in-depth analysis of individual actions, this book examines exactly how Wellington was able to convert a rabble of volunteers and criminals into a well-oiled, highly disciplined and professional war-winning machine. With a detailed look at the effective use of terrain, line rather than column manoeuvres and fortification assaults, Philip Haythornthwaite reveals the crucial tactics of Wellington's army, illustrated with comprehensive maps, images and full-colour artwork.


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