A volume from the series "Pages de Gloire". This book invites the reader to discover the fascinating history of the French dragoons, mounted soldiers who helped shape the history of France from the 17th century to the end of the First World War, as well as witnessing and playing a part in the victorious battles and the darkest defeats of the French army.
The pages of this book combine epic stories, meticulous descriptions of uniforms and remarkable illustrations, enabling the reader to understand the central importance of dragoon regiments within the military system throughout the period. As a result, readers will be able to relive key moments in the campaigns of Louis XIV, Napoleon Bonaparte and many other French generals from a new perspective.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Bretegnier, Giullaume
Title
Les dragons, des origines à 1918
Details
French text, numerous bw and colour illustrations, including uniform plates and illustrations by Eugène Leliepvre, large format. 220 pp.
State
new
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