Автор: R. Wilkinson-Latham
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1975
isbn: 0850452473
Количество страниц: 50
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
Text by Robert Wilkinson-Latham, Colour plates by Michael Roffe. This reprinted publication examines French artillery between 1792 and 1815. Napoleon himself was an artillery officer and under him this arm reached its highest prestige. The organisation and development of French artillery under the Emperor are here recounted in detail. Due to popular demand, strictly limited quantities of Osprey's most wanted out of print Men-at-Arms, Vanguard and Elite titles are back in stock. Many of these books have been out of print for 5 years or more, so don't miss this one-off opportunity to buy them hot-off-the-press at regular series prices while stocks last. Orders will be processed on a strictly first come, first served basis so hurry!
Автор: A. Shepperd, M. Roffe
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1973
isbn: 0850451205
Количество страниц: 50
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the King's Regiment, from its first blooding in combat to World War II and beyond. The regiment's deployment in the New World, South Africa, India and Afghanistan are all summarised. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.
Автор: R. Wilkinson-Latham, M. Roffe
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1976
isbn: 0850452546
Количество страниц: 48
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
In the Sudan in 1881 an obscure son of a carpenter pronounced himself the "Mahdi" or "Guided One of the Prophet", the long-expected Messiah of the Islamic faith. His influence was so strong that Egypt (co-ruled by Britain and France) was plunged into war. Robert Wilkinson-Latham provides an absorbing account of the Sudan campaigns, including the siege of Khartoum, the unpredictable General Charles Gordon, and the Nile Expedition. The author details the organisation and fortunes of all forces involved, painting a fascinating picture of the place and its peoples from 1881–98.
Автор: Otto Von Pivka
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1992
isbn: 0850453038
Количество страниц: 48
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
The Republican French were active in the export of revolution, and in 1796-1800 Napoleon saw that the inhabitants of northern Italy were ripe for conversion to the cause. French victories in 1798 and 1800 secured his hold on the area, and he at once began reorganising the many small states which then made up the territory of Italy into units more suitable for his military and dynastic ambitions. Otto von Pivka explores the organisation, history and uniforms of the Italian troops who fought under the Emperor during the Napoleonic Wars.
Автор: R.Brzezinski, A.McBride
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 1-85045-736-X
Количество страниц: 47
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Few people will realise that at one time the Polish state was one of Europe's great powers. One of the chief instruments of her success was undoubtedly her army, which though small can claim many accomplishments and major successes in the 16th and 17th centuries. Richard Brzezinski redresses this imbalance by providing a portrait of Polish armies from 1569-1696, detailing their history, organisation, arms, armour, insignia and dress, accompanied by numerous illustrations and eight superb full page colour plates by Angus McBride.
Автор: David Nicolle, Angus McBride
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 0-85045-833-1
Количество страниц: 47
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Although not widely studied in the West, the medieval history of south-eastern Europe is both fascinating and complex. The Kingdom of Hungary was a vast realm, at least the size of France, that endured throughout the Middle Ages whilst the Byzantine Empire was even more extensive and enduring. The Serbians won themselves a brief but extensive local empire in the 14th century; while the Bulgarians established an effective and cultured state. Other players in the confusing Balkan scene included the Albanians; Wallachians; Moldavians; Transylvanians; Croatians and many others. How did they organise their armies and fight their wars; and why did they ultimately fail? This title answers these questions ably supported by numerous illustrations and eight colour plates.
Автор: Nick Secunda, S.Northwood, Richard Hook
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 2001
isbn: 1-85532-513-6
Количество страниц: 46
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The early Romans were only one of a number of peoples that inhabited Iron Age central Italy. From the 8th to the 3rd century BC, the Romans undertook territorial expansion, and conflict with neighbouring tribes and cultures resulted in open war, most notably with the Samnites. Alliances sprang were created too - but the rise of Rome was unstoppable. This title covers the equipment, weaponry and dress of the early Romans, from the traditional foundation in 753 BC to the third century BC, where the dominance of Rome was beyond challenge. It also deals with developments in warfare, covering the early cavalry, the pre-hoplite army, the hoplite army and the manipular army. Etruscan, Latin, and Samnite warfare are also discussed. Men-at-Arms 283, 291 and 46 are also available in a single volume special edition as Caesar’s Legions.
Автор: T.Wise, A.McBride
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1999
isbn: 0-85045-384-4
Количество страниц: 51
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This text by Terence Wise explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel – The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops – The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service – the horned warriors of the Elamites – the Egyptians, with thier heavy spearmen and archers – the tribal and warlike Libyans – Nubians and Ethiopians – Hyksos – the armies of the Hittite Empire – the Sea People and others.
Автор: D.Miller, G.Embleton
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 1995
isbn: 0-85045-334-8
Количество страниц: 48
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
During the 14th and 15th centuries military tactics in Europe underwent a period of sustained transformation of which the outcome was the rejuvenation of the footsoldier as the major tactical unit. One nation alone stands principally responsible for this development – the Swiss Confederation. For centuries the mounted knights had ridden roughshod over the populations of Europe. It was in the Swiss halberdier and later the pikeman that the mounted men-at-arms were to meet their match. This absorbing text by Douglas Miller provides an account of rise of the Swiss army to its tactical zenith, beginning with the classic encounter at Morgarten.
Автор: Nigel Thomas, G. Embleton
Издательство: Osprey
Год издания: 2003
isbn: 1-84176-565-1
Количество страниц: 51
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
In August 1914 the mobilization of Imperial Germany's 800,000-strong army (soon to be greatly expanded) ushered in the first great war of the modern age - a war which still stands as the greatest slaughter of soldiers in history. That German Army is also the best example of a particular period of military thought, when virtually the whole manpower of the European nations was integrated into mass conscript armies, supported by several age categories of reservists and by dedicated industrial and transport systems. In this first of three volumes the author offers an extraordinary mass of information, in text and tables, illustrated by photographs and by Gerry Embleton's splendid colour plates.
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