On his return from the island of Elba in early 1815 Napoleon had to resurrect an army that had been greatly reduced during his exile from France. It was his last campaign. For more than two decades historian, researcher and author Paul L. Dawson delved into the archives of the French army, translating reams of original documents and reports related to the rebuilding of Napoleons Imperial Army in 1815. This book visually represents the results of that research, and describes the many variations of French uniforms hastily pressed into service by the harried quartermasters as they rushed to rebuild and refit an army that would end its life at Waterloo.
This book presents the results of this research visually and describes the many variations of French uniforms that were hastily issued to the various newly formed units by the harried quartermasters. All for a force that ultimately only existed for a few weeks. 64 reproductions of Keith Rocco's paintings show the appearance of the French army during the Waterloo campaign.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Dawson, Paul L./Rocco, Keith
Title
Napoleon's Last Army. Waterloo
Details
English text, 150 colour photos of contemporary uniforms, equipment and weapons from the holdings of three museums and seven private collections, colour reproductions of 64 soldier paintings by Keith Rocco, large format. 176 pages.
State
new
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