Napoleon's Overseas Army

René Chartrand was born in Montreal 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. He has written numerous articles and books including over 30 Osprey titles. He lives in Gatineau, Quebec, with his wife and two sons. Francis Back was a talented military artist, especially sought after for his portrayals of the Napoleonic period. He illustrated several books for Osprey Publishing including Men-at-Arms 203: Louis XIV’s Army and Men-at-Arms 227: Napoleon’s Sea Soldiers.

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