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Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1): Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and her Allies

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1): Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and her Allies
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Terence Wise
Illustrated by Guido Rosignoli
SeriesMen-at-Arms
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
Category/GenreNapoleonic wars
ISBN/Barcode 9780850451719
ClassificationsDewey:355.15094
Audience
General
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 28 March 1978
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This fascinating work by Terence Wise explores in depth the flags, colours and guidons of the Napoleonic wars, concentrating on France and her allies, and covering every faction from Baden to Wurzburg. This book is a must for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.

Author Biography

Terence Wise is one of Osprey's most popular authors. Terence has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders and the Wars of the Roses. Guido Rosignoli is a military artist of some considerable repute. He has illustrated several books on the flags of the Napoleonic Wars for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series.