Robert B. Bruce is an Associate Professor of History at Sam Houston State University in Texas. He is the award-winning author of numerous books on military history. He is a member of the Napoleonic Historical Society.Iain Dickie has been a committee member of the Society of Ancients; the editor of Army Navy Modelworld; Military Hobbies; and Miniature Wargames magazines.Kevin Kiley is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and is a retired Marine Corps artillery officer. He is the author of Artillery of the Napoleonic Wars 1792-1815 and Once There Were Titans: Napoleon`s Generals and Their Battles; 1800-1815. He lives in North Carolina with his wife and his son.Michael F. Pavkovic is Associate Professor of Strategy and Policy at the United States Naval War College in Newport; Rhode Island. He is the co-author of What is Military History? and has published on a variety of subjects in military history. Frederick C. Schneid is a Professor of History at High Point University in North Carolina. He has written several books on European warfare and is Southern Regional Director of the Society for Military History. In this thematically-organized; thoroughly-illustrated reference text; five expert authors describe the fighting techniques used at the height of Napoleon Bonaparte`s empire. The book explores the tactics and strategy required to win battles and describes how the drastic changes in weapons technology and military systems altered the face of the battlefield permanently. Using specially-commissioned color and black and white artworks to illustrate the battles; equipment and tactics of the era; Fighting Techniques of the Napoleonic Age shows in detail how the battles that would define Europe for years to come were fought and won. In this thematically-organized; thoroughly-illustrated reference text; five expert authors describe the fighting tactics; equipment and techniques used at the height of Napoleon Bonaparte`s empire as well as the developments in weapons technology and changes in military systems. The book shows in detail how the battles that would define Europe for years to come were fought and won. Table of ContentsThe Role of InfantryMounted WarfareCommand and ControlArtillery and Siege WarfareNaval WarfareSelect BibliographyIndex
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love reading about history and events that shaped the modern ...By BigBlueLeafpurchased this for my Kindle; I love reading about history and events that shaped the modern world; and had read many great reviews of this book. I have loved most of the books related to WWII written by S. Ambrose; but for some reason I just couldn't get into this book. I found it slow going to begin with and after the first 140pages it still didn't pick up my interest enough to even try to finish it. So I moved onto another book; maybe I will try it again later on.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful; Timeless Story - Well WrittenBy Steve DietrichAmbrose brings the magic of the Lewis Clark expedition alive with this magnificent book.A great author can struggle with a pedestrian story and a great story be tarnished by an unskilled author. However; Undaunted Courage is the re-telling of a classic story from the heart of America by a great author who also loves and lives the material. There are so many mini-stories woven into the book that it helps to stimulate entertaining discussions of this historic accomplishment.The book also brought to me a far greater appreciation of Jefferson's great impact on art and science in the young republic. While we think of thte expedition in terms of its impact on our political history; it was equally important in gaining an understanding of the biological and geographical wonders of the uncharted wilderness.It is a wonderful gift to young people to help them understand the foundation of our westward growth. Reads with the excitement of a novel and the enlightenment of good history.It is hard not to repeat the many good things said about this book other than to mention that if I were to be allowed only 5 books to take for a year of isolation this would be one.It's easy; but rewarding reading.Highly recommended and a book that's filled a lot of Christmas stockings and birthday packages in our family.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A historic adventureBy dennis michaelThis is an actual historical event that Ambrose brings to life in the form of an adventure story; it's not a dry history lesson. It starts a bit slow with the early lives of Jefferson; Lewis and Clark; but becomes an adventure in the wilderness.I think the most remarkable character is Sakajawea; their guide and interpreter. She went on the trail pregnant; gave birth in the field; then carried the baby on her back.Another remarkable aspect of the expedition is that for the entire treacherous journey; only one man was lost; this attests to the excellent leadership of Lewis and Clarke.
