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NAPOLEONIC WARS: NAPOLEON'S ARMY (History of Uniforms)
NAPOLEONIC WARS NAPOLEON'S ARMY - History of Uniforms Author:Rene Chartrand This is the definitive guide to all the uniforms worn in Napoleon's conquering army from the famous victory of Austerlitz to eventual defeat at Waterloo. Every unit in the Emperor's army is described and its uniforms and equipment detailed. — There are chapters detailing what Napoleon and his Generals wore, the uniforms of the Loyal Imperial Gua... more »rd and regular infantry, the glamorous appearance of the French cavalry, including cuirassiers, lancers, hussars and dragoons, as well as the artillery and engineers.
Rene Chartrand is an internationally renowned expert on military uniforms. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites, he has written numerous books, including the first two volumes of Canadian Military Heritage.« less