Crowdy, Terry
Napoleon's Infantry Handbook
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399023580
- author:
- Crowdy, Terry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.5 centimetres (0.48 kg
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 19th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Napoleon's Infantry Handbook provides an in-depth look at the daily life of Napoleon's soldiers. Based on original training manuals and regulations, this book reveals the intricate details of infantry drill, unit organization, hygiene, and cooking regulations. Terry Crowdy's research has uncovered a wealth of information on every aspect of the infantryman's existence, from weapons maintenance to uniform regulations, pay, diet, and medical care. This comprehensive guide fills in the gaps left by campaign histories and eyewitness memoirs, offering a unique insight into how Napoleon's armies functioned. By examining contemporary training manuals, orders, and regulations, Crowdy has created a detailed account of the everyday routines and practices that governed the imperial army up to the Battle of Waterloo.
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