ePub A New Birth of Freedom: Abraham Lincoln and the Coming of the Civil War by Harry V. Jaffa in History

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The most implacable of Napoleon's continental enemies; at the outbreak of war Austria maintained a vast army; but one rooted firmly in the 18th century. Hampered by the inherent conservatism of the hierarchy; the Austrians had to fight the most modern army in Europe. Despite this the regulars; who were drawn from many territories under Austrian sway; performed with great discipline; resolution and stoicism. This title examines in detail the organisation; uniforms; deployment and development of the Austrian infantry during the Napoleonic Wars; covering Line infantry; Light infantry; Grenz-Infanterie; Landwehr militia; and Frei-Corps units.