Russian Grenadiers and Infantry 1799–1815

Osprey Warrior #51

by Laurence Spring

This title provides a comprehensive and vivid account of life in the Russian infantry at the turn of the 19th century - a time when the Russian army was arguably one of the most important in the world. Although hopelessly outdated at the outbreak of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), the army underwent radical changes and modernisation after Czar Paul I's murder. This book details recruitment and training procedures, tactics and equipment, and daily life both at home and on campaign. The experiences of the average soldier are examined, and several commonly held assumptions regarding his character and motivation are reassessed.

Genres: Russia, Military History, History

64 pages, Paperback

First published August 19, 2002

Reviews

[Gonzalo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A better reading than the Men-at-arms equivalent if you are more interested in how soldiers lived and fought than in how they were dressed.