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History Napoleonic Wars

Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)

1793-1808

by (author) Rene Chartrand

illustrated by Bill Younghusband

Publisher
Osprey
Initial publish date
Nov 1998
Category
Napoleonic Wars, Spain & Portugal, France
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781855327634
    Publish Date
    Nov 1998
    List Price
    $27

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The Spanish Army was transformed during the 18th century by an influx of progressive officers who modernised and expanded it. It was closely modelled on the French armies of Louis XIV and Louis XV in tactical doctrine, organisation, armament and uniforms. In battle, they were often brave to the point of carelessness, and were thus sometimes difficult to control. The army also had several Swiss and Walloon regiments, less given to all-out attacks, but renowned for their steadiness under fire. In this first of three volumes, Réne Chartrand examines the organisation and uniforms of the Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).

About the authors

René Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including almost 20 Osprey titles and the first two volumes of ‘Canadian Military Heritage’. Also a student of wines, he currently lives in Hull, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.

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