Haythornthwaite, Philip J.
Napoleon's Military Machine
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750969758
- author:
- Haythornthwaite, Philip J.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 27.6 x 21.6 x 1 centimetres (0.8
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology, Military Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Napoleon's Military Machine by Philip J. Haythornthwaite presents a comprehensive analysis of Napoleon Bonaparte's military successes and innovations. This in-depth study explores how the French army transformed from a ragtag force to the most efficient and professional military body in Europe during the Revolutionary Wars. Haythornthwaite examines all aspects of the French army, including its composition, weaponry, tactics, and supporting services. The book delves into Napoleon's innovations and strategies, from Austerlitz to Waterloo, shedding light on the reasons behind his success and eventual decline. By drawing on Haythornthwaite's reputation as a leading Napoleonic historian, this book provides a compelling and authoritative account of Napoleon's military machine.