Napoleon’s Polish Troops

Napoleon’s Polish Troops
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Publisher : Osprey Publishing
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ISBN-10 : 0850451981
ISBN-13 : 9780850451986
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Book Synopsis Napoleon’s Polish Troops by : Otto von Pivka

Download or read book Napoleon’s Polish Troops written by Otto von Pivka and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1795 the kingdom of Poland fell prey to her stronger neighbors, Russia, Prussia and Austria. Following the death of the king of Poland in 1798, his kingdom was divided among these three neighboring powers. France became increasingly involved, and protested at Poland's treatment, offering refuge for Polish exiles. On October 11th, 1796, the Polish Legion was formed in the French army by General Dombrowski and Napoleon. This book covers the uniforms, dress, organization and equipment of the infantry, artillery, and cavalry of Napoleon's Polish Troops. Among the cavalry units covered are the Chasseurs and Lancers. This title also provides a summary of the Polish divisions' campaigns in Spain, Russia and within Poland itself.


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