Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1) - Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and Her Allies

In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This fascinating work by Terence Wise explores in depth the flags, colours and guidons of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), concentrating on France and her allies, and covering every faction from Baden to Würzburg. This book is a must for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.

List of contents

Introduction · France · Baden · Bavaria · Saxony · Wurttemberg · Wurzburg · Naples · Italy · Polish Troops · The Plates

About the author

Terence Wise is one of Osprey's most popular authors. Terence has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders and the Wars of the Roses.

Product details

• Authors: Terence Wise
• Assisted by: G. Rosignoli (Illustration), Guido Rosignoli (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780850451719
• ISBN: 978-0-85045-171-9
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 200 g
• Series: Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Europa, erste Hälfte 19. Jahrhundert (1800 bis 1850 n. Chr.), Flaggen, Embleme, Symbole, Logos, Geschichte allgemein und Weltgeschichte, Frühe moderne Kriegsführung (inklusive Schießpulver)