Osprey's examination of French infantry tactics during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). For over 20 years France was the dominating; controlling and conquering power of the western world; a result not only of Napoleon's inspired leadership; but of the efforts of almost an entire generation of Frenchmen under arms. The French Revolution heralded both social change and a seismic shift in how armies were organized; trained and deployed. This book provides an analysis of the preparation of French troops from manual regulations to the training ground; studying the changing quality of command and control within the army; which initially ensured that the French infantry were virtually unstoppable. Paddy Griffith not only explores the role of the French infantry at the apex of their powers and their actions in key battles; but also provides a detailed explanation of their eventual decline leading to defeat at Waterloo; providing a critical overview of French Napoleonic infantry tactics.
#854268 in Books 2011-05-16 2011-05-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .53 x 5.17l; .70 #File Name: 1844677222268 pages
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Unfinished StoryBy LevenIt's a good book;but I was thinking it might have an analysis of the influence of Charles Dana on Lincoln. It did not;which was a disappointment. Charles Dana's influence in history is downplayed due to his socialist Republican politics. Dana was responsible for getting Karl Marx a job with the NY Tribune;and;with his office near Lincoln's office (as Undersecretary of War); it was Dana; who communicated to Lincoln; Marx's ideas on a labour theory of value. This ommission I found regretable. However;the book has value toward making the case that true "government of;by;for the people";must bring about a victory for the working class in America. Which was clearly Lincoln's vision; evolving as it was;in the context of the war to liberate blacks from landed slavery and the northern whites from wage-slavery. But;as I said;the book fell short; missing important historical points of view. I still find the book worthwhile to read. I liked it.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Workers of the World read thisBy Bill BalderstonUnknown history0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Ramiro C.Love it!!!!
