Austrian Commanders of the Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815

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French Revolution Revolutionary
illustrated
insignia
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Napoleonic Wars
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  • ISBN 9781841766645
  • Weight: 240g
  • Dimensions: 180 x 242mm
  • Publication Date: 25 May 2004
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Throughout the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, France’s most consistent enemy on land was the Austrian Empire.

Austria's huge armies played a central part in the several coalitions against France, from the 1790s, to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805, the closely-balanced battles of 1809, and the final upsurge of 1813-14. Contrary to the myth of rigid aristocratic conformity, the generals who led those armies were as diverse in origin and character as their regiments - some were princes of the blood, and some ex-rankers promoted for talent and courage.

This text gives concise but fact-packed accounts of the careers of more than 30 of these men, illustrated with portraits and meticulous colour plates.

Christopher Rothero is an expert on the armies of medieval Europe. He has written and illustrated several titles for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series including volumes 111: ‘The Armies of Crécy and Poitiers 1200-1670’ and 113: ‘The Armies of Agincourt’.

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