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Blucher's Army 1813-1815

By: Hippocrene Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Hippocrene Books)


Product Info

Title
Blucher's Army 1813-1815
Publisher
Category
Author
Peter Young, Michael Roffe
Publish Year
1972
Pages
40
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147988892
Type
Softcover

Description

The Prussian Army of 1813–15 was very different not only in appearance but in spirit from that of 1806. Blücher was essentially a cavalryman and, despite his years and heavy responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief, he thought nothing of leading cavalry charges in person during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). Although this was dangerous, he succeeded in driving his raw regiments to victory. This book by a leading military historian analyzes the corps, regimental and squadron strength of the infantry, cavalry and artillery arms of Blücher’s army. The text is accompanied by eight color plates and several contemporary illustrations to depict the uniforms and experiences of the troops who participated in the final defeat of Napoleon.