The Cossacks 1799-1815 by Spring, Laurence

The Cossacks 1799-1815 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781841764641)

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The Cossacks 1799-1815 by Spring, Laurence

The Cossacks 1799-1815

$21.00
The Cossacks 1799-1815 by Spring, Laurence

The Cossacks 1799-1815

$21.00
Format: Paperback
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During the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), the Cossacks were Russia's unique and plentiful supply of irregular cavalry. They were employed as skirmishers, raiders and scouts, and their tactics of harassment and harrying caused great problems for Napoleon's Grand Arm e as it retreated through Russia in 1812. This title shows how, although labelled as rapacious, lascivious, mercenary and ill-disciplined on the field by their detractors, they laid claim to being the finest light cavalry in Europe. This book also details the various tribes that made up the Cossack nation, the social structure of Cossack life, and how they were organised and employed in war.

Author: Laurence Spring
ISBN-10: 1841764647
ISBN-13: 9781841764641
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2003
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.76h x 7.32w x 0.25d
By Laurence Spring
By Laurence Spring
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Laurence Spring holds a degree in History from London University, and is the co-ordinator of the Russian Army Study Group, an organisation with a world-wide membership. He is currently translating A V Viskovatov's seminal Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army, which will be published by the Group. He has also written books on the English Civil War, and numerous articles for magazines. Laurence currently works at the Surrey History Centre, formerly the Surrey Record Office, UK.

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