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Napoleon's Mounted Chasseurs of the Imperial Guard

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - French Revolutionary War/Napoleonic Wars - France

MSRP old price: $17.95


Product Info

Title
Napoleon's Mounted Chasseurs of the Imperial Guard
Publisher
Category
Author
Ronald Pawly
Publish Year
2008
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397508
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA444
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA444

Description

A concise history of the hand-picked elite cavalry guard that served as Napoleon's close personal escort and were committed to the most dangerous areas of combat on the battlefield. Formed from his original escort of 'Guides' and the 'Consular Guard' in 1799, the Mounted Chasseurs were a personal favorite of the Emperor, who wore their uniform on campaign. Ronald Pawly's unique research into regimental archives has uncovered unprecedented detail about this exceptional unit and its soldiers and officers. With their colorful uniforms recreated in full-color artwork and accounts of their actions in the most critical Napoleonic battles, this book provides a comprehensive description of these legendary elite soldiers.