Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2)

Author: Philip Haythornthwaite

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-11-20

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1782007032

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The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napoleonic Wars. However, from the outset the cavalry's higher command was less capable than its infantry counterpart: appointments were influenced by nepotism and politics, which resulted in commands often being given to those who lacked experience. The cavalry underwent many re-organisations and expansions in the course of the wars that attempted to redress these matters, and to modernise the force as a whole. This title examines these processes and documents in detail the tactics, uniforms and equipment of the Austrian cavalry, covering Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Chevauxlegers, Hussars, Uhlan (lancer) and auxiliary units.

Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)
Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)

Author: Philip Haythornthwaite

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-11-20

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1782007024

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The most implacable of Napoleon's continental enemies, at the outbreak of war Austria maintained a vast army, but one rooted firmly in the 18th century. Hampered by the inherent conservatism of the hierarchy, the Austrians had to fight the most modern army in Europe. Despite this the regulars, who were drawn from many territories under Austrian sway, performed with great discipline, resolution and stoicism. This title examines in detail the organisation, uniforms, deployment and development of the Austrian infantry during the Napoleonic Wars, covering Line infantry, Light infantry, Grenz-Infanterie, Landwehr militia, and Frei-Corps units.

Austrian Specialist Troops of the Napoleonic Wars
Austrian Specialist Troops of the Napoleonic Wars

Author: Philip Haythornthwaite

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-05-20

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1780967594

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The specialist troops of the Austrian forces helped to secure Austria's reputation as the most formidable of Napoleon's continental enemies. Due largely to the efforts of Prince Liechtenstein, by the late 18th century the Austrian artillery had been the finest in Europe, and was held up as an example to the world. This text examines the famed Austrian artillery and other specialist troops of the Napoleonic Wars, including the Pioneers, Pontooneers, engineer services and medical service, detailing their organisation, equipment and uniforms in a volume complete with accompanying illustrations and colour plates.

Austrian Army During the Napoleonic Wars 1813-1818
Austrian Army During the Napoleonic Wars 1813-1818

Author: Luca Stefano Cristini

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9788893273718

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The Imperial and Royal or Imperial Austrian Army was the armed force of the Habsburg Emperor Francis II, during the Napoleonic wars and later. When the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved in 1806, it assumed its title of the Army of the Austrian Empire under the same monarch, now known as Emperor Francis I of Austria

Austrian Commanders of the Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815
Austrian Commanders of the Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815

Author: David Hollins

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 2004-05-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781841766645

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Throughout the Revolutionary (1792-1802) and Napoleonic (1799-1815) Wars, France's most consistent enemy on land was the Austrian Empire. Austria's huge armies played a central part in the several coalitions against France, from the 1790s, to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805, the closely-balanced battles of 1809, and the final upsurge of 1813-14. Contrary to the myth of rigid aristocratic conformity, the generals who led those armies were as diverse in origin and character as their regiments - some were princes of the blood, and some ex-rankers promoted for talent and courage. This text gives concise but fact-packed accounts of the careers of more than 30 of these men, illustrated with portraits and meticulous colour plates.

Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)
Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)

Author: René Chartrand

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 1998-11-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781855327634

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The Spanish Army was transformed during the 18th century by an influx of progressive officers who modernised and expanded it. It was closely modelled on the French armies of Louis XIV and Louis XV in tactical doctrine, organisation, armament and uniforms. In battle, they were often brave to the point of carelessness, and were thus sometimes difficult to control. The army also had several Swiss and Walloon regiments, less given to all-out attacks, but renowned for their steadiness under fire. In this first of three volumes, Réne Chartrand examines the organisation and uniforms of the Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).

Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2)

Author: Philip Haythornthwaite

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-11-20

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 178200758X

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The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napoleonic Wars. However, from the outset the cavalry's higher command was less capable than its infantry counterpart: appointments were influenced by nepotism and politics, which resulted in commands often being given to those who lacked experience. The cavalry underwent many re-organisations and expansions in the course of the wars that attempted to redress these matters, and to modernise the force as a whole. This title examines these processes and documents in detail the tactics, uniforms and equipment of the Austrian cavalry, covering Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Chevauxlegers, Hussars, Uhlan (lancer) and auxiliary units.

Armies of the Napoleonic Wars
Armies of the Napoleonic Wars

Author: Chris McNab

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 2011-08-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849086486

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The Napoleonic Wars saw almost two decades of brutal fighting, from the frozen wastelands of Russia to the wilderness of the Peninsula, and from Egypt to the bloody battlefield of Waterloo. Fighting took place on an unprecedented scale across Europe, and over the entire period of the wars Napoleon led his Grand Armée and his allies against almost every European nation, and against varying coalitions. This book provides a comprehensive guide to all the major armies of the Napoleonic Wars, of France, Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, Spain and Portugal. Covering the changes experienced by the armies over the period, the author details the organization, infantry, cavalry, and artillery of each. With stunning original artwork of the often glorious uniforms worn into battle, period illustrations of the equipment used, and photographs, this is a beautiful and in-depth study of the armies that fought in the Napoleonic campaigns.