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Cavalry was the queen of the Napoleonic battlefield. Surging squadrons of dragoons,
dashing hussars or the awesome might of heavy cuirassiers often snatched victory from
the jaws of defeat and decided the fate of kingdoms.
In this dramatic and spirited history of cavalry in the Napoleonic period, Digby Smith
examines how battles could be decided by the skilful use of cavalry. He outlines the
development of the mounted arm describing the various types of mounted unit, their
roles and abilities and then sets out to describe how cavalry could turn the tide of
battle. By examining such key battles as Marengo, Eylau, Albuera, the crossing of the
Beresina and Waterloo, Smith reveals how cavalry could be deployed in an offensive and
defensive capacity or how an effective and well-timed cavalry charge could overcome
almost any obstacle.
The scenarios have been carefully selected to reveal how leadership, training, weather,
terrain and the condition of the horses could affect the success of a charge. Replete with
eyewitness accounts and tales of outstanding courage, this is a dramatic read as well as
a fascinating insight into the role and performance of cavalry on the Napoleonic field of
battle.
dashing hussars or the awesome might of heavy cuirassiers often snatched victory from
the jaws of defeat and decided the fate of kingdoms.
In this dramatic and spirited history of cavalry in the Napoleonic period, Digby Smith
examines how battles could be decided by the skilful use of cavalry. He outlines the
development of the mounted arm describing the various types of mounted unit, their
roles and abilities and then sets out to describe how cavalry could turn the tide of
battle. By examining such key battles as Marengo, Eylau, Albuera, the crossing of the
Beresina and Waterloo, Smith reveals how cavalry could be deployed in an offensive and
defensive capacity or how an effective and well-timed cavalry charge could overcome
almost any obstacle.
The scenarios have been carefully selected to reveal how leadership, training, weather,
terrain and the condition of the horses could affect the success of a charge. Replete with
eyewitness accounts and tales of outstanding courage, this is a dramatic read as well as
a fascinating insight into the role and performance of cavalry on the Napoleonic field of
battle.
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- Author
- Smith, D.
- Title
- Charge! Great Cavalry Charges of the Napoleonic Wars
- Details
- English text, 16 pages with bw-illustrations. 304 pages.
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- new
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