Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1): France and her Allies

Osprey Men at Arms #77

by Terence Wise, Guido Rosignoli (Illustrator)

In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This fascinating work by Terence Wise explores in depth the flags, colours and guidons of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), concentrating on France and her allies, and covering every faction from Baden to Würzburg. This book is a must for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Military History

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Terence Wise has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. He passed away in August 2010.

Reviews

[Vanboto · Rating 2 out of 5]

Podría ser un poco más completo.