Napoleon's incredible career went through a number of distinct periods. Much has been written about his rise to power; his time as leader of France; his ultimate defeat at Waterloo and his exile on St. Helena. But the short critical period of his fall from power; the few months in 1815 between Waterloo and his arrival on St. Helena; has received less attention. J. David Markham's gripping new study focuses on this; Napoleon's last journey; and the final dramatic episodes in his fateful life.
#2393769 in Books Osprey Publishing 2004-12-10 2004-12-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.69 x 3.17 x 7.29l; .45 #File Name: 184176794864 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Good Introduction of a Rare but Important SubjectBy D. KongA headquarters is the brain which controls and coordinates the various arms and departments of an army. This book; which is one of the two volumes; covers the imperial headquarters of the French Napoleonic Grand Army; is written by Ronald Pawly and illustrated by Patrice Courcelle. It is 64 pages long; with 8 beautifully done color plates. There is a selected bibliography on page 57 and an index on page 64. The book is divided into several chapters. Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Imperial Headquarters; which is subdivided into several sections: The Military Household; The Emperor's Cabinet (Secretariat; Intelligence Office; Topographical Office); The Civil Household; Chapter 3: Army General Headquarters; which is subdivided into several sections: Marshal Berthier's Cabinet; Berthier's Private Military Staff; Army General Staff; Army Administration; Chapter 4: Napoleon's Entourage on Campaign (1809:Remounts and Vehicles; Russia 1812; Napoleon's Immediate Entourage; Billets; The Imperial Tented Camp; Reducations of 1813; The Hundred Days; and Headquarters Unit).Pages 54 to 56 list the Army General Headquarters Nominal Roll on August 1; 1812. Of particular interest to me are the photogrpahs of a Berline coupe and landau on pages 31 and 32. Napoleon's transports are subjects that have recently been gaining attention by modelers and wargamers. This is a great introductory studies of an important but often overlooked area. Modelers; wargames and military history readers who are interested in the Napoleonic Wars period will find this book a valuable addition to their library or collection.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book on this organizationBy Scott BaileyExcellent book on this subject covers everything you would want to know the A-Z of this subject. Covers the organization and the many generals and staff members in it. The battle of waterloo is also covered briefly; but the confusion in the battle is covered in detail. One of the best portion on this book is the confusion and slow response from the french to the british and prussian armies during the battle. Drawings and maps are a plus to this book.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy John William LewisAn excellent addition to the series.
