A volume from the "Pages de Gloire" series. This book invites the reader to discover the fascinating history of the French cuirassiers, mounted soldiers who helped shape the history of France from the 17th century to the end of World War 1, and who were both witnesses and actors 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 the cuirassier 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 commanders from a new perspective.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Bretegnier, Guillaume
Title
Les cuirassiers, des origines à 1918
Details
French text, limited edition of 300 copies, numerous bw and colour illustrations, including uniform plates and illustrations by Eugène Leliepvre; large format. 207 pp.
State
new
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