The Republic Fights Back: The Franco-German War 1870-1871 Volume 2 - Uniforms, Organisation and Weapons of the Armies of the Republican Phase of the War.

This book is an in-depth look at the post battle of Sedan organization, weapons and uniforms of the combatants and non-combatants of the French and the North German Confederation, rather than a history of the Franco-German War of 1870. With color plates of all branches of the services.

About the author

Ralph Weaver has made a life-long study of military history, particularly of Europe in the 19th Century. He began his military career with the Sealed Knot before giving up the sword for the pen. He has been the editor of the journal of the Continental Wars Society for the past twenty-five years and has written and illustrated books and magazine articles on military history. He trained as a land surveyor in the Civil Service and has used his map-making skills in battlefield walking and table top wargaming. He has been collecting books, pictures, photographs and reference material on uniforms with a view to writing a definitive history on the subject. As well as conducting research on military topics, his latest interests include cooking and looking after grandchildren.

Product details

• Authors: Ralph Weaver
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.04.2023
• EAN: 9781915070500
• ISBN: 978-1-915070-50-0
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 181 mm x 247 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 478 g
• Illustrations: 20 colour plates, 100 b/w illustrations, 5 b/w maps
• Series: From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration