Napoleon's Light Infantry

Name: Napoleon's Light Infantry
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By Philip Haythornthwaite

Series: Men-at-Arms

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Napoleon's Light Infantry by Philip Haythornthwaite delves into the strategic and tactical roles of light infantry during the Napoleonic Wars. The book explores the development and deployment of these specialised troops, focusing on their flexibility, agility, and pivotal impact on warfare tactics of the era. It offers insights into the soldiers' experiences and the effectiveness of light infantry in shifting the outcomes of battles.
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If you are fascinated by military history and enjoy delving into the intricacies of Napoleonic warfare, this book's detailed exploration of light infantry tactics and organisation might captivate you. The author's expertise offers an engaging narrative that brings the historical context and tactical innovations of the era vividly to life.

Napoleon's Light Infantry

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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 the Light regiments. Their attitude of superiority was reinforced by their different (and often more impressive) uniform, the theoretical difference in role, and supposed superior training.

Philip Haythornthwaite examines their uniforms in a volume including eight superb colour plates by Brian Fosten.

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Napoleon's Light Infantry by Philip Haythornthwaite has been praised for its thorough examination of the versatile and elite units that played a crucial role in Napoleonic warfare. Reviewers appreciate the detailed research and the author's ability to provide a comprehensive view of the tactics, uniforms, and experiences of the light infantry. The book is valued by military history enthusiasts for its insightful analysis and engaging narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780850455212

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 1983

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 50 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Bryan Fosten

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 48

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Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Philip Haythornthwaite Series: Men-at-Arms

About the Author

Carlos Caballero Jurado was born in Ciudad Real, Spain, in 1957. He served as an NCO in the Spanish Army's Division Brunete (1st Armoured Division) and later graduated with a BA in History from the University of Alicante. He has written and co-written numerous books and articles on military historical subjects, including four Osprey titles. Carlos is a history teacher in Alicante

Kevin Lyles is a talented illustrator of 20th-century military subjects. He has illustrated several books for Osprey over the years, and has also written titles on the US Army in Vietnam, a subject in which he has a long-standing interest. He lives and works in Hertfordshire, UK.