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Napoleon's Polish Troops (1974 Edition)

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

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

Last Stocked on 5/2/2024

Product Info

Title
Napoleon's Polish Troops (1974 Edition)
Publisher
Category
Author
Otto Von Pivka
Publish Year
1974
Pages
40
Dimensions
7.5x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147960016
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA045-74
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA45

Description

In 1795 the kingdom of Poland fell prey to her stronger neighbours, Russia, Prussia and Austria. Following the death of the king of Poland in 1798, his kingdom was divided among these three neighbouring powers. France became increasingly involved, and protested at Poland's treatment, offering refuge for Polish exiles. On 11 October 1796 the Polish Legion was formed in the French army by General Dombrowski and Napoleon. This book covers the uniforms, dress, organisation and equipment of the infantry, artillery, and cavalry of Napoleon's Polish Troops. Among the cavalry units covered are the Chasseurs and Lancers. This title also provides a summary of the Polish divisions' campaigns in Spain, Russia and within Poland itself.