The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)

Infantry 1799–1814

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Description

In 1795 the Russian army was as vast as the territory from which it was drawn. The College of War calculated that the regular army amounted to 541,741 men, plus 46,601 enrolled cossacks, and at least a further 100,000 irregular cavalry which could be mobilised in time of war. Inspired by the icons paraded by their priests before battle, the Russian infantry were capable of astonishing feats and total, blind obedience to orders. Philip Haythornwaite examines the organisation and uniforms of the remarkable Russian infantry troops who fought in the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).

Table of Contents

The Russian Army · Organisation · Uniforms, Alexander I: Line Infantry · Jager Uniforms · Guard Uniform; 1801-14 · Opelchenie (Militia) · Colours · Plates

Product details

Published Apr 23 1987
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9780850457377
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 185
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Philip Haythornthwaite

Philip Haythornthwaite is an internationally respe…

Illustrator

Paul Hannon

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