Prussian Line Infantry 1792–1815
Prussian Line Infantry 1792–1815

Author: Peter Hofschröer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1780965257

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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.

Prussian Napoleonic Tactics 1792–1815
Prussian Napoleonic Tactics 1792–1815

Author: Peter Hofschröer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-10-20

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1849083002

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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.

French Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815
French Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815

Author: Paddy Griffith

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-08-20

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1782002235

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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.

The Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine 1815
The Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine 1815

Author: Peter Hofschröer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-10-20

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1782006192

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The Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine, led by Blücher in 1815, played a crucial part in the Allied victory at Waterloo, and was involved in intense fighting at Wavre and Ligny. Delving into original sources, including eyewitness accounts and regimental histories known only to German scholars, this book tells the story of the soldiers on the ground: how they were organised and drilled, their previous service; their march to the battlefield; and what they did when they got there. Also ideal for all those interested in the actual appearance of the Prussian soldiers in 1815, this colourful study combines the latest findings and expert analysis to cast new light on the fateful Waterloo campaign.

French Light Infantry 1784-1815
French Light Infantry 1784-1815

Author: Terry Crowdy

Publisher: Helion

Published: 2021-08-15

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781914059780

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From the partisans and legions of the mid-eighteenth century to the Napoleonic regiments, this title is a comprehensive study of French light infantry between 1788-1815. It covers the formal chasseur battalions and regiments and the light companies of scouts and voltigeurs in Napoleon's armies. It details the separate roles of the chasseurs and car

Prussian Line Infantry 1792–1815
Prussian Line Infantry 1792–1815

Author: Peter Hofschröer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1780965249

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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.

Prussian Light Infantry 1792–1815
Prussian Light Infantry 1792–1815

Author: Peter Hofschröer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1780965265

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The Prussian light infantry branch was founded in the reign of Frederick the Great (1740-1786) and continued to develop from then onwards. It was the light troops of the Austrian army, the Croatian border soldiers, which so impressed Frederick in the Seven Years War that he considered it necessary to create an effective counter-force. Initially, there was a degree of reluctance amongst certain sections of the army towards this formation of light infantry. However, the Fusilier Battalions came to be regarded as elite formations, being well-trained, disciplined and carefully selected men led by young, fit and intelligent officers. This book described in detail the uniforms, organisation, training and weapons of this spectacular force.

Prussian Cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
Prussian Cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars (2)

Author: Peter Hofschröer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1780965214

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After Prussia's dismemberment a drastic re-organisation of the entire army was necessary, and the cavalry underwent this process with the rest. At the time of the mobilisation in 1813, the somewhat reduced mounted arm was supplemented by voluntary and militia formations; and once peace was established after the First Abdication, a further re-organisation was begun. The fateful campaign of 1815 was fought with the Prussian cavalry still in the throes of this re-organisation. Packed with diagrams, illustrations and eight full page colour plates by Bryan Fosten, this book by Peter Hofschröer details the history, organisation, equipment and uniforms of the Prussian cavalry which fought in the Napoleonic wars.