Begun in ignorance of the military reality, the War of 1812 was fought catch-as-catch-can with raw troops, incompetent officers, and appallingly inadequate logistics. The odds against the American fig
No other period in history has produced such magnificent uniforms as those worn by soldiers involved in the Napoleonic Wars. This two-volume set depicts in magnificent colour the uniforms of more than 30 major and minor European states.
This authoritative, comprehensive, and enthralling book describes and analyzes Napoleon's most powerful weapon--the Grande Armee which at its peak numbered over a million soldiers. Elting examines ever
