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Austrian Commanders of the Napoleonic Wars 1792-1815

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - Napoleonic

Last Stocked on 5/12/2024

Product Info

Title
Austrian Commanders of the Napoleonic Wars 1792-1815
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
David Hollins
Publish Year
2004
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394222
MFG. Part #
OSPELI101
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI101

Description

Throughout the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, France’s most consistent enemy on land was the Austrian Empire. Austria's huge armies played a central part in the several coalitions against France, from the 1790s, to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805, the closely-balanced battles of 1809, and the final upsurge of 1813-14. Contrary to the myth of rigid aristocratic conformity, the generals who led those armies were as diverse in origin and character as their regiments - some were princes of the blood, and some ex-rankers promoted for talent and courage. This text gives concise but fact-packed accounts of the careers of more than 30 of these men, illustrated with portraits and meticulous color plates.