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| Author | : René Chartrand |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2003-02-19 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781841764580 |
As a young gunner, Napoleon Bonaparte was trained in one of Europe's finest artillery arms. Both the technological sophistication of their weaponry and the skill of their gunners was largely the result of the adoption of the system devised by one man, Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval. Gribeauval's standardised system of parts and calibres allowed a degree of uniformity and sophistication in the French artillery that was unmatched throughout Europe, and allowed Napoleon to inherit and develop an arm that could dominate the battlefield. This volume covers the field artillery pieces of the system: the 4-, 8- and 12-pdr guns; light 1-pdr guns and mountain guns; and later innovations such as the 6-pdr gun.
| Author | : Paddy Griffith |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2012-08-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1782002235 |
Bonaparte's Grande Armée, one of the most renowned battle-winning machines in history, evolved from a merging of the professional army of the Ancien Régime and the volunteers and conscripts of the Revolutionary levée en masse – although the contribution of the former is often underestimated. A leading authority on the history of tactics draws here on original drill manuals and later writings to explain how the French infantry of 1792–1815 were organized for fire and movement on the battlefield. Illustrated with clear diagrams and relevant paintings and prints, and specially prepared colour plates, this text brings the tactical aspects of eight battles vividly to life.
| Author | : Chris Henry |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2004-05-25 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781841766355 |
There were many elements to British Napoleonic naval success but one of the key factors was gunnery. Other countries developed different naval weapons to fit their maritime strategies. The French and Spanish systems developed on similar lines, while those of the Baltic navies tended to rely on smaller craft and weapons. Holland, during this period, was part of the French sphere of influence and this had an effect on the development of its naval weapons. This title describes the systems of all these countries as well as the fledgling navy of America, whose gunnery skills embarrassed the Royal Navy at the height of their dominance.
| Author | : Kevin F. Kiley |
| Publisher | : Frontline Books |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2004-01-06 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1853675830 |
In this detailed study Kevin Kiley looks at artillery in use throughout the Napoleonic period. He examines Napoleons own artillery as well as that employed by his enemies, and he evaluates the gunners contribution to warfare in the period. By looking at particular battles in detail, Kevin Kiley shows just how the effective employment of artillery could tip the scales of victory.
| Author | : David Hollins |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2003-05-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781841764993 |
The Austrian artillery of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars was a creation of the renowned Lichtenstein system of the early 1750s. This weight system produced a series of weapons of 3-, 6- and 12-pdr. calibre along with 7- and 10-pdr. howitzers. In the 1780s they were joined by Cavalry artillery guns with their Wurst seats. In 1811 Austria also began the establishment of rocket troops based upon the British invention, whilst their heavy and siege pieces remained the 12 -,18- and 24-pdrs throughout the period. This book describes the system as well as its operational use during the Napoleonic Wars.
| Author | : Chris Henry |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2003-02-19 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781841764771 |
Following on from the first volume covering British Napoleonic Artillery, this volume concentrates on the heavy weapons of siege and coastal defences. This book covers the main equipments used; the 24 pounder siege gun and a variety of mortars. Mortars varied from 4- or 5-inch versions up to a13 inch calibre and were considered to be extremely effective because they used an exploding shell to destroy fortifications or personnel. Also covered in detail is the specialist bomb vessel, which was used to attack fortifications in a similar fashion; siege techniques; and the tactical use of siege and coastal artillery.
| Author | : Peter Hofschröer |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 85 |
| Release | : 2012-03-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1780965257 |
At the beginning of this period, the battalions of the Prussian Line usually fought in a linear formation three ranks deep, overwhelming the enemy with fire before a well-timed bayonet attack. By the end, the preferred formation was eight to 12 ranks deep. The responsibility for conducting the fire-fight was now given to the skirmish elements and the artillery. The formed battalions provided support for the fire line, and conducted the decisive bayonet charge. Whatever the change, the spirit and ability of the infantry remained consistently high throughout this bloody period.
| Author | : Peter Hofschröer |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 65 |
| Release | : 2011-10-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1849083002 |
Written by an expert on the Prussian army of the Napoleonic era, this is a fascinating insight into the 18th-century evolution of the Prussian forces into the war-winning troops of the final battles against Napoleon. Using contemporary materials including drill regulations, instructions, staff and regimental histories and after-action reports, this book provides a compelling history of Prussian tactics from 1792 until 1815. It includes studies of the professional Prussian army during the Revolutionary Wars and the mass mobilization of a conscript army that fought during the Wars of Liberation and Waterloo. Following on from the success of Osprey's other Elite Tactics volumes, this is a must-have for serious students of Napoleonic warfare, armchair generals, and wargamers alike.
| Author | : René Chartrand |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2003-06-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781841764603 |
This volume is the second half of the story of the French artillery during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It covers the howitzers, mortars and large siege (16- and 24-pdrs) and garrison (8- and 12-pdrs) guns, placing a special emphasis on their role, technical significance and operational use. The introduction of the Gribeauval system put in place a collection of mortars and large guns that were lighter and more manageable than those previously used, while offering first class hitting power.
| Author | : Digby Smith |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
The best single-volume reference book on the regiments of Napoleon's army, with details of unit organization and history plus biographies of 200 regimental officers.
