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Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2) : Cavalry (Men at Arms Series, 181)

By Philip Haythornthwaite

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
1986
ISBN
0850457262, 9780850457261
Open Library ID
OL8264928M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9904667 bytes)
Pages
49\49
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). 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.

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