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The French Cavalry, 1792-1815
David Johnson's long-awaited new work is an account of the French mounted arm from the outbreak of the Revolutionary Wars to the final downfall of Napoleon, tracing its development from the days of the monarchy and ending with its disbandment after Waterloo.
He has researched this fascinating subject from every possible angle, from the great set-piece battles to lesser-known combats, from Napoleon's legendary horse generals to the troopers who stayed up all night to protect their newly-dressed pigtails. Drawing on his profound knowledge of the period, and quoting many obscure sources and memoirs, he paints a unique picture of the day-to-day life of the French cavalry, including a wealth of information on training, tactics, remounts, organization and unit strengths.
The result is a tour-de-force which should appeal both to specialists and the general reader.
He has researched this fascinating subject from every possible angle, from the great set-piece battles to lesser-known combats, from Napoleon's legendary horse generals to the troopers who stayed up all night to protect their newly-dressed pigtails. Drawing on his profound knowledge of the period, and quoting many obscure sources and memoirs, he paints a unique picture of the day-to-day life of the French cavalry, including a wealth of information on training, tactics, remounts, organization and unit strengths.
The result is a tour-de-force which should appeal both to specialists and the general reader.
- GenresNonfictionHistory
192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1989
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David Johnson
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