British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars by Haythornthwaite, Philip

British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781472816061)

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British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars by Haythornthwaite, Philip

British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars

$21.00
British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars by Haythornthwaite, Philip

British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars

$21.00
Format: Paperback
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In an age when infantry units maneuvered and fought in rigid blocks, the idea of encouraging initiative and allowing a unit to "skirmish" was regarded as revolutionary and fell out of favor in the years following the French-Indian and American Revolutionary wars. It was revived by far-sighted British and foreign-mercenary officers, who observed the way in which French Revolutionary armies deployed skirmishers to prepare the way for their assault columns.

Offering a detailed analysis of tactics, this book is studded with period "battle descriptions" quoted from eye-witness accounts, creating a comprehensive guide to the Light and Rifles units of Wellington's Light Division. As the result of the first tentative experiments in skirmishing the units achieved an unsurpassed peak of efficiency--they marched faster, were versatile in any sort of tactical situation, and could shoot more accurately than either friend or foe. No other national army, either allied or enemy, achieved these standards.

Author: Philip Haythornthwaite
ISBN-10: 1472816064
ISBN-13: 9781472816061
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 10/18/2016
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.50h x 7.10w x 0.30d
By Philip Haythornthwaite
By Philip Haythornthwaite
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Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant specializing in the military history, uniforms, and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. He has written some 40 books, including over 20 Osprey titles, and many articles and papers on military history.

Adam Hook has worked as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on diverse subjects. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

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