Weapons and Equipment of the Napoleonic Wars

by Philip J. Haythornthwaite

An extensive examination of the weaponry and equipment of the armies of Europe engaged in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, includes their composition, capabilities, and performance

Genres: History, Military History, Military Fiction, Nonfiction

190 pages, Hardcover

Published December 31, 1899

About the author

Philip J. Haythornthwaite (born 1951) is an internationally respected and prolific author and historical consultant specializing in military history, uniforms and equipment. Whilst his main area of research is the Napoleonic Wars, his impressive list of publications covers a much wider range of periods from the English Civil War until WWI.

Reviews

[Rich · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful primer on the weaponry and battlefield equipment used by the infantry, cavalry, and artillery of Napoleonic armies. Haythornthwaite's book is filled with illustrations and handy charts. It even includes an interesting chapter on 'Living Conditions' that covers everything from desertion to camp followers to music.