Peter the Great's Army (2) - Cavalry

Informationen zum Autor Angus Konstam Klappentext By the time of his death in 1725 Peter the Great had placed Russia among the foremost European powers, and had created a military system that has infuenced the European balance of power until the present day. In this companion volume to Men-at-Arms 260, Peter the Great's Army 1: Infantry, Angus Konstam discusses Tsar Peter's cavalry, both the regular troops and irregular forces such as the Cossacks, exploring their composition and effectiveness, and also outlines the development of the Russian train of artillery. The Author's text is complemented by a multitude of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by David Rickman. Zusammenfassung By the time of his death in 1725 Peter the Great had placed Russia among the foremost European powers, and had created a military system that has infuenced the European balance of power until the present day. In this companion volume to Men-at-Arms 260, Peter the Great's Army 1: Infantry, Angus Konstam discusses Tsar Peter's cavalry, both the regular troops and irregular forces such as the Cossacks, exploring their composition and effectiveness, and also outlines the development of the Russian train of artillery. The Author's text is complemented by a multitude of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by David Rickman. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · Chronology · The Cavalry Before Peter · Dragoons · Cavalry Standards · Guard Cavalry · Light Cavalry · Cossacks · Artillery · Military Administration · The Plates

Product details

• Authors: Angus Konstam, Konstam Angus
• Assisted by: Dave Rickman (Illustration), David Rickman (Illustration), Rickman David (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.1993
• EAN: 9781855323483
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-348-3
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Russia, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, C 1600 To C 1700, Land forces & warfare, C 1700 To C 1800, Uniforms & insignia, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces, HISTORY / Russia / General, HISTORY / Military / Uniforms, HISTORY / Russia / Imperial, Military uniforms / insignia