The Cossacks 1799–1815

Osprey Warrior #67

by Laurence Spring, Adam Hook (Illustrator), Laurence Spring

During the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), the Cossacks were Russia's unique and plentiful supply of irregular cavalry. They were employed as skirmishers, raiders and scouts, and their tactics of harassment and harrying caused great problems for Napoleon's Grand Armée as it retreated through Russia in 1812. This title shows how, although labelled as rapacious, lascivious, mercenary and ill-disciplined on the field by their detractors, they laid claim to being the finest light cavalry in Europe. This book also details the various tribes that made up the Cossack nation, the social structure of Cossack life, and how they were organised and employed in war.

Genres: History, Russia, Military History

64 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2003

Reviews

[Gilraen Pendragon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice brief yet colorful overview of cossacks. I was hoping to learn more about their daily lives and culture but this was mostly about the military achievements and how they appeared in military. Lots of colorful pictures and good glossary.

[Gonzalo]

Very interesting. The plates are nicer than other "Warrior" series volumes I own.