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French Dragoons: Volume 1: 1669-1749
Paperback
Main Details
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French Dragoons: Volume 1: 1669-1749
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Ludovic Letrun
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| Series | Officers & Soldiers |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:80 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 200 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9782352503545
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| Illustrations |
66 plates of illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Histoire & Collections
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| Imprint |
Histoire & Collections
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| Publication Date |
19 January 2014 |
| Publication Country |
France
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Description
According to Pere Daniel the Dragoon corp got its origins under the reign of Henry II, with the mounted arquebusiers, created in 1554. Those were mostly small units of infantrymen, travelling on horses and firing when dismounted. The nickname 'dragoon' actually appeared later, under the reign of Henri III, and designate as well mounted arquebusiers, carabiniers and muskeeters. In this book, you will discover the magnificent uniforms of those cavalrymen, from the first XVIIth century wars, to the battles led by Louis XV's generals. 66 plates illustrate 200 horsemen and 60 flags. THIS BOOK IS IN ENGLISH.
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