Philip Haythornthwaite

Although light infantry tactics formed one of the cornerstones of Napoleonic warfare, their employment was by no means restricted to Light regiments. Thus, from the early 1800s if not before, the distinction between Light and Line infantry was largely one of costume and tradition. One marked difference from the Line infantry, however, was in the superior ésprit de corps of...

A highly illustrated description of the battles, hardships and eventual evacuation that these men had to go through, in this comprehensive guide to the Gallipoli landings. The Gallipoli expedition of 1915, the brainchild of Winston Churchill, was designed to knock the Turkish Empire out of the First World War and open a supply route to Russia. The campaign is characterised...

Imperial Guardsman 1799–1815 by Philip Haythornthwaite explores one of the most famous military formations in history, Napoleon's Imperial Guard. This élite unit was renowned not only for its ceremonial duties but also for its exceptional performance as a combat formation. Even as the Guard grew to represent a significant portion of France's military forces, it remained the personal guard of...