British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815

Philip Haythornthwaite is an internationally respected 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 40 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.Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided award-winning illustrations for renowned publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began.

• INTRODUCTION: ‘THAT ARTICLE’THE MANUALS: The lack of a unified system; David Dundas’ Principles of Military Movement – criticisms – amendmentsTHE BATTALION: OrganizationMARCHING AND FORMATIONS: Movement in column – the line: three ranks or two? – the square; Command and control: word of mouth – drums and buglesTHE MUSKET: The technical and human limitations; FiringLIGHT INFANTRY·APPLICATION IN THE FIELD: Theory versus experience; Line versus column; The bayonet chargeBRIGADE TACTICSSPECIAL OPERATIONS: Storming; Amphibious operationsSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHYPLATE COMMENTARIESSOURCE NOTESINDEX