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King’s German Legion

Häftad, Engelska, 1974

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The King's German Legion was the largest and most respected of the foreign corps which fought as integrated elements of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars.The light and heavy cavalry, light and line infantry, and horse and foot artillery of the KGL made major contributions to Wellington's victories during the Peninsular War, and several units covered themselves with glory at Waterloo.This book offers a comprehensive overview of the KGL from its origins to its disbandment, including its uniforms, weapons, flags and standards. Meticulous illustrations offer unprecedented details of this impressive fighting force.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1974-06-15
Mått184 x 248 x 5 mm
Vikt212 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieMen-at-Arms
Antal sidor50
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
IllustratörRoffe, Michael
ISBN9780850451924

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Otto von Pivka (the nom de plume of Digby Smith) wrote his first title for Osprey Publishing in 1972. He was a prolific author and former major in the British Army, who contributed many titles to the Men-at-Arms series on the armies and forces of the Napoleonic Wars. Michael Roffe is a talented painter of military subjects who has illustrated many books for Osprey over the years. His artistic talents span a variety of historical periods; he has illustrated titles relating to the Boer War, the English Civil War, the Napoleonic Wars and the American War for Independence.

The Origins of the LegionThe Organization of the LegionThe Battle History of the LegionWith Wellington in the PeninsulaWithdrawal: Autumn 1809The 1810 Campaigns1811: Barossa and AlbueraMassena’s Withdrawal1812: Year of Victories1813: Into FranceOperations in Northern EuropeThe Year 1814The End in the MediterraneanQuatre BrasThe Legion at WaterlooThe Fall of La Haye SainteThe Disbanding of the LegionThe Organisation of the LegionWeaponsHair and BeardsFlags and StandardsThe Plates