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- ISBN 9781841760568
- Weight: 240g
- Dimensions: 182 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 25 Jan 2003
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Following the disastrous defeats at Jena and Auerstadt by Napoleon in 1806, the Prussian armed forces were forced to regroup, and radical changes were instigated in all areas.
The fighting spirit and ability of the infantry remained consistently high throughout this period, from the dark days of Jena, through the Wars of Liberation and on to victory under Marshal Blücher's command at Waterloo.
This title follows a typical Prussian line infantryman through recruitment, training, the routines of daily life and duties, to experiences on campaign and in battle, in this decisive and dynamic period.
Oliver Schmidt was born in 1964 and lives in Heidelberg, Germany. Former editor of the historical journal 'Circulaire', he has a particular interest in the Prussian army of the Napoleonic Wars and is a keen re-enactor of the Napoleonic period. He has previously published numerous articles on the Prussian army.
Steve Noon attended art college in Cornwall and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. He has provided award-winning illustrations for renowned publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began, and has illustrated over 70 Osprey books.
