Incomparable: A Collection of Essays

The formation and early history of Napoleon’s 9th Light Infantry Regiment

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Incomparable: A Collection of Essays

The formation and early history of Napoleon’s 9th Light Infantry Regiment

Description

Osprey is pleased to present a collection of essays by T.E. Crowdy. Formed as a result of his research for Incomparable (Osprey, September 2012).

These supplementary essays provide readers with the early history of Napoleon's 9th Light Infantry Regiment, including the formation of the corps and its early engagements, which provides a fascinating prelude to the regiment's exploits in the Napoleonic Wars, covered in the upcoming 'Incomparable'.

In these four essays, Crowdy examines the corps in detail from its formation in 1758 until the end of the War of the First Coalition in 1797, studying its roles during the Seven Years War and the French Revolution, as well as its military operations from 1792 to 1797.

Based on meticulous research over 15 years, these essays provide essential reading for anyone interested in the development of the French army, from its days under Louis XV through the Revolution and beyond to the beginning of the Napoleonic era.

Table of Contents

Introduction: an Incomparable Project
Glossary

I. Intrigue and Monsters: the Volunteers of Clermont
II. The Formative Years: the Chasseurs of Cévennes
III. Revolution and Baptism of Fire: the 9th Battalion of Foot Chasseurs
IV. Amalgamation & Consolidation: the 9th Half-Brigade of Light Infantry

Chronology: 1784–1815

Product details

Published 20 Aug 2012
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 121
ISBN 9781782004950
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Series General Military
Short code GNM
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Terry Crowdy

Terry Crowdy has long been fascinated by many aspe…

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