Napoleons Mamelukes

Informationen zum Autor Ronald Pawly, illustrated by Patrice Courcelle Klappentext A key part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard were undoubtedly the Mamelukes - the bodyguard of Turkish cavalry which remained with his Mounted Chasseurs regiment throughout the First Empire. For the first time in English, this book tells the Mamelukes' story, from Austerlitz to Waterloo. Quoting from the original nominal rolls and battle casualty returns, the author brings individual members of this extraordinary unit to life. His text is illustrated with rare early engravings and paintings, and full-colour plates show the development of the unit's Turkish uniforms. Zusammenfassung Exploring the history of Napoleon's Mamelukes throughout the Napoleonic wars, this book features detailed illustrations that enhance the story of this extraordinary unit. Inhaltsverzeichnis Background history of the Mameluk corps pre-1801 Organization and structure, 1802 Uniforms and weapons Campaign service under the empire Disbandment and aftermath

Product details

• Authors: Patrice Courcelle, Ronald Pawly, Pawly Ronald
• Assisted by: Patrice Courcelle (Illustration), Courcelle Patrice (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.03.2006
• EAN: 9781841769554
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-955-4
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 245 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Man at Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey); Man at Arms
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; HISTORY / Europe / France, HISTORY / Military / Napoleonic Wars, HISTORY / Military / Special Forces, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Special & elite forces, Special and elite forces, napoleonic; napoelonic; napolionic