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Napoleon's Light Infantry Paperback - 1983

by Philip Haythornthwaite; Bryan Fosten (Illustrator)


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Although light infantry tactics formed one of the cornerstones of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), their employment was by no means restricted to Light regiments. Thus, from the early 1800s, if not before, the distinction between Light and Line infantry was largely one of costume and tradition. One marked difference from the Line infantry, however, was in the superior sprit de corps of the Light regiments. Their attitude of superiority was reinforced by their different (and often more impressive) uniform, the theoretical difference in role, and supposed superior training. Philip Haythornwaite examines their uniforms in a volume including eight superb colour plates by Brian Fosten.

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In common with many 18th-century armies, France had formed light infantry corps as early as 1743-44; but until the 1780s these troops existed only as either volunteer corps adept (at least in theory) as skirmishers, or as part of units organised on a 'legi

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  • Title Napoleon's Light Infantry
  • Author Philip Haythornthwaite; Bryan Fosten (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Osprey Publishing (UK), London
  • Date November 24, 1983
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780850455212 / 0850455219
  • Weight 0.34 lbs (0.15 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.63 x 7.21 x 0.1 in (24.46 x 18.31 x 0.25 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 356

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Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some forty books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion: cricket.
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