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Badone, Giovanni Cerino: You Have to Die in Piedmont The Battle of Assietta, 19 July 1747 36,95 €

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:40:07 +0200

Volume 82 in the series "From Reason to Revolution 17211815." The Battle of Assietta took place on June 19, 1747, and was not only the bloodiest single-day battle of the War of the Austrian Succession (17401748) fought on Italian soil, but alsoin terms of casualtiesthe most costly engagement in the entire military history of the Alps and of mountain warfare in general. The strategic objective of the French offensive was the siege and capture of the Fort of Exilles, a stronghold situated in the Susa Valley on the route from Briançon to Turin. In a murderous three-hour firefight, five thousand soldiers out of a total force of 27,000 were killed, wounded, or went missing; even the French commander, the Chevalier de Belle-Isle, lost his life in the fighting. From that day forward, the Battle of Assietta became something of a military legend for the Sardinian forcesand later for the Italian Armyyet no serious attempt was ever made to reconstruct the event. Only the French, in the late 19th century, attempted to produce a more detailed examination of this engagement by publishing a manuscript authored by Lieutenant General de Vault in the second half of the 18th century. This publication therefore represents the first comprehensive study dedicated to the history of this battle.

Clammer, David: Ladies, Wives and Women. British Army Wives in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815 32,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:20:28 +0200

During the Napoleonic wars it was customary for British troops ordered on active service to take some of their wives with them. The usual proportion was six women per hundred men. The wives who were to accompany their husbands were chosen by ballot: excitement for the lucky ones and anguish for those left behind. The latter often marched with the regiment to the port of departure, desperate to remain with their men till the last moment, and there were harrowing scenes as families were separated, perhaps forever.
The women who were to accompany their husbands had to endure all the hazards of the high seas, often in slow and leaky transports. In bad weather, conditions resembled a slave ship, with men and women battened down below, rolling about and seasick in the darkness. There were storms, fires, childbirth and sometimes shipwreck to contend with.
Once landed in the theatre of war, the women faced a life of almost constant marching in summer heat and winter cold. Most of them managed to acquire a donkey to carry their few possessions. There were no tents until late in the war, and regiments were either quartered in whatever buildings were available, or bivouacked in the open. Clothing and especially shoes wore out, and women often had to supply their wants by stripping the dead. Food was frequently in short supply, and, as they were entitled only to half a mans ration, they were notorious plunderers. This frequently resulted in brutal punishment from the provost marshals.
After battles or sieges, soldiers wives tended the wounded, but they were also determined looters, and shared the armys besetting sin of drunkenness. Occasionally they were taken prisoner, and were sometimes involved in the actual fighting. More often they had to search a battlefield for a wounded husband or his mutilated remains. Many women were widowed, and solved the problem by quick remarriage to another soldier, some of them several times.

After the war, the survivors came home to an uncertain future. Some prospered; others slipped into penury. Some had a surprising later life, and a few earned themselves permanent memorials. Most vanished from the record. This book is an attempt to shed some light on these forgotten heroines and their part in the countrys long war against the French.

Thompson, Mark S.: Wellington's Favourite Engineer. John Fox Burgoyne: Operations, Engineering, and the Making of a Field Marshal 39,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

This book is about the formative years of the first field marshal in the Corps of Royal Engineers, John Burgoyne, and his service in the Napoleonic Wars. Burgoyne's early service was in the Mediterranean, followed by service in the Iberian Peninsula from 1808-1814. Having built up a good relationship with Wellington, Burgoyne was selected to command the engineers in the disastrous American campaign of 1814-15.Burgoyne's father was also a well-known British general who, sadly, is remembered for his surrender of the British Army at Saratoga, rather than for more positive reasons. He died penniless, leaving his children, including John, to be cared for by family friends. Burgoyne seemed to spend the rest of his life working to obtain his independence. Like many engineers, Burgoyne kept detailed diaries, also writing comprehensive letters and analyses of his actions. These give contemporary knowledge of many notable events, particularly during the Peninsular War. His letters to fellow officers give an insight into the opinions and thoughts of an engineer officer, views which are often not visible in official communications.The main theme of the book is to show the development of a young officer during the Napoleonic Wars from an inexperienced subaltern through to someone who advised Wellington and his generals directly on military matters. His involvement with the senior officers in the army was not restricted to "engineering" matters and he was trusted to carry out staff roles on many occasions. Burgoyne was present at many of the sieges and commanded at some. There is a wealth of unpublished information in his journals and letters. Burgoyne was highly critical of some of the sieges, even those that were considered successful. He was also critical of those where he commanded, particularly, Burgos in 1812. When Burgoyne was advising Raglan in the Crimea at the siege of Sevastopol, the failures at Burgos were used to undermine his position.The previous biography of Burgoyne by his son-in-law, George Wrottesley, was published nearly 150 years ago and is flawed in a number of ways. This new interpretation will help our understanding of this officer and present a different view on some of the key events during the Peninsular War.

Griffith, Robert: At the Point of the Bayonet. The Peninsular War Battles of Arroyomolinos and Almaraz 1811-1812 23,07 €

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:45:07 +0200

Rowland Hill was one of the Duke of Wellingtons most trusted subordinates, known for caring deeply for the welfare of his men, but the battles of Arroyomolinos (1811) and Almaraz (1812) show that he was far more than just "Daddy Hill" and a safe pair of hands. He was also a general of considerable skill and daring. At Arroyomolinos he led his troops for days through appalling weather to out-manoeuvre and then decimate an entire French division in a perfectly conceived surprise attack. At Almaraz he advanced far from allied lines to capture and then destroy a vital French bridge, overcoming considerable logistical challenges and substantial defences, and paving the way for Wellingtons victory at Salamanca. For both actions Hill used the same two British infantry brigades, as well as Portuguese and Spanish units. The relatively small numbers of units involved has enabled the author to give greater focus on the individual regiments and the men who served in them than is often the case with larger battles. He uses memoirs, previously unpublished letters, and official returns and reports to paint a very detailed picture of two small but important battles of the Peninsular War and the men that fought them.

At Almaraz, he advanced far from the Allied lines to capture and then destroy an important French bridge. He overcame considerable logistical challenges and strong French defences, paving the way for Wellington's victory at Salamanca. For both actions, Hill deployed the same two British infantry brigades as well as Portuguese and Spanish units. The relatively small number of units involved has allowed the author to focus more on the individual regiments and the men who served in them than is often the case in larger battles. He uses memoirs, previously unpublished letters and official reports to paint a very detailed picture of two small but important battles of the Peninsular War and the men who fought them.

Bazouges, Hughes de/Nichols, Alistair: For God and King. A History of the Damas Legion 1793-1798: A Case Study of the Military Emigration during the French Revolution 44,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

The émigrés who left, or were driven from, Revolutionary France included a large part of the officer corps of the former royal army. Joined by others who wished to fight for the restitution of the monarchy in their homeland, these officers soon served this cause in the pay of countries facing the common enemy. With its origins at the 1793 Siege of Maastricht, one unit of such men, and one woman, was raised by Etienne de Damas-Crux for the service of the United Provinces and was to comprise of both infantry and cavalry. After the United Provinces were defeated and invaded in 1795, the unit transferred to the service of Britain. Its infantry companies were destroyed in the ill-fated Quiberon expedition while the cavalry, which grew to a regiment, joined in early 1796 the last émigré army, that of the Prince de Condé, and served alongside the Austrians in Southern Germany. Finally, the Damas Hussars disappeared when the "Armée de Condé" was reorganised in Russian service. This is a comprehensive and detailed history of the "Légion de Damas" which provides a case study of the French military emigration and thus an alternative view point of the Revolution that caused it and the wars that followed. By drawing in particular on memoirs of members of the unit and contemporary material in archives across Europe, from Britain to Russia, the story is told of those who remained steadfast to God and their King.

The origins of the "Légion de Damas" during the siege of Maastricht in 1793, the "Légion de Damas" in British service (Quiberon expedition), the "Légion de Damas" under the Prince of Condé and finally its deployment in Russian service.

Acerbi, Enrico/Molnár, András/Mugnai, Bruno (Illustr.): Austrian Cavalry of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, 1792-1815 46,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

Austria was one of the five major players of the Napoleonic Wars. In early 19th century, the Austrian army was the third largest and one of the best-trained armies in the world. The individual regiments performed well and were considered solid. However, hampered by the inherent conservatism of the hierarchy, the Austrians had to face the most modern army in Europe. Despite the many defeats suffered, the Austrian soldiers performed with discipline and played a central role in the coalitions against France, from the campaigns in 1790s, to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805, the closely-balanced battles of 1809, and the final victorious campaigns of 1813-1814. Austrian cavalry, in particular, was considered one of the best in Europe by allies as well as enemies. For the first time, this topic is introduced starting from the first campaign against France. The book includesthe regimental histories of each unit after the original sources, unpublished iconography, and is completed by detailed illustrations depicting uniforms and equipment of the mounted kaiserlich white coats.

Despite the many defeats, the Austrian soldiers were disciplined and played a central role in the coalitions against France, from the campaigns of the 1790s to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805, the even battles of 1809 and in the campaigns of the Wars of Liberation of 1813-1814. The Austrian cavalry in particular was regarded as one of the best in Europe by both allies and enemies. For the first time, this subject is presented from the first campaign against France onwards. The book contains the regimental histories of each unit based on the original sources as well as the unpublished iconography and is supplemented by detailed illustrations depicting uniforms and equipment.

Carmichael, Ewan: Like a Brazen Wall. The Battle of Minden, 1759, and its Place in the Seven Years War 44,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:25:08 +0200

The Battle of Minden is justifiably celebrated by the British infantry and artillery regiments involved, but it was a close-run affair. "Like a Brazen Wall" echoes that celebration, but also sets a fresh balance: appropriately applauding, where due, the dash and élan of the French and Saxon opponents who are worthy of respect; examining the enduring challenges of multinationality by considering the relationships between Britain and her German allies; critically reviewing the role of the leader by reconsidering the strengths and weaknesses of Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick; reviewing the role of the British horse and its controversial commander, Sackville. The battle and the operations leading up to it provide lessons in leadership, command and control, communications, understanding of terrain, manoeuvre, deception, concentration of force, mutual support, liaison with allies, and discipline. This book explains the strategic necessity of British involvement in an Anglo-German allied army in Europe as well as describing the tactical detail of Minden and the parallel battle of Gohfeld. Using translations of French primary and secondary source material, the intentions of the French commander are reviewed. A commentary of the battle is provided, including a review of the effectiveness of British musketry. The reader is assisted in understanding the complex relative chronology of the campaign and the battle by timelines which explain what was happening, and when, in different theatres of operation. In order make a comprehensive record, orders of battle, uniform details and an illustrated battlefield tour are included.

Oates, Jonathan D.: The Sieges of '45. Siege Warfare during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-1746 32,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

There were more sieges than there were battles during the Jacobite campaign in Scotland and England in 1745-1746, yet no one work has concentrated on these episodes. Siege warfare was more common than set piece battles in Europe at this time and the 45 was no exception. There were two sieges of both Ruthven Barracks and of Carlisle, whilst the castles at Edinburgh, Blair Atholl, and Stirling were also besieged, as were the more recently-built Forts Augustus, George, and William. The government, noting the threat passed by some of the Highland clans and their allies, built a number of new forts in the Highlands from 1690 and especially after 1716 in order to contain this danger. In theory the Jacobites, with their lack of heavy artillery (save at Stirling) should have been unable to take any of these old or new garrisoned fortresses. Yet in several cases they were able to do so and the results of these sieges was never guaranteed. Conversely the British Army was forced to undertake its last siege against a fortress on British soil. This book examines the eight places which were under siege in 1745-1746, examining the history and strength of the fortress or walled town, its garrison and the strength of the attackers, along with the artillery employed by both sides. It narrates each siege, using manuscript and published contemporary sources in order to do so.

This book examines the eight places besieged between 1745 and 1746, looking at the history and strength of the fortress or walled town, its garrison and the strength of the attackers and artillery on both sides. It documents each siege using manuscripts and published contemporary sources.

White, Charles E.: Scharnhorst. The Formative Years, 1755-1801 48,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

This is the first comprehensive study of Gerhard Scharnhorst in any language. Other than the authors "The Enlightened Soldier. Scharnhorst and the Militärische Gesellschaft in Berlin, 1801-1805" (published in 1989), there exists no other work on Scharnhorst in English. Of the major German works, "Das Leben des Generals von Scharnhorst" (erschienen 1869/71), written by Hanoverian historian Georg Heinrich Klippel, was a popular biography with no critical analysis. In keeping with the political correctness of his time, Klippel failed to include a single document from Scharnhorsts voluminous papers that was disparaging toward the social, political, and military cultures in Hanover. Seventeen years later, Prussian historian Max Lehmann published his study of Scharnhorst (1886/87), which corrected many of the flaws in Klippels work, but failed to provide any critical analysis of Scharnhorsts modernization, especially as it applied to Prussia. Like Klippel, Lehmann complied with the political correctness of his time in Prussia and Germany. Rudolf Stadelmann, "Scharnhorst. Schicksal und Geistige Welt" (1952), is an incomplete fragment that offers some interesting insights. "Scharnhorst. The Formative Years" uses the previous German studies as a starting point to present many unpublished discoveries about his youth, his education and training, his extensive service in Hanover, and the modernization program Scharnhorst sought to implement in Hanover, and later realized in part in Prussia.

This up-to-date study of the later Prussian general and reformer Gerhard Scharnhorst uses the previous older German studies as a starting point to present many unpublished discoveries about Scharnhorst's youth, his education, his extensive service in the Hanoverian army and the modernisation programme that Scharnhorst wanted to implement in Hanover and later at least partially realised in Prussia.

Marsden, John: Napoleon's Stolen Army. How the Royal Navy Rescued a Spanish Army in the Baltic 32,95 €

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:45:07 +0200

This is the story of a Spanish army, commanded by the Marqués de La Romana, which was sent to Denmark by Napoleon in 1807, whilst France and Spain were allies bound by the Treaty of San Ildefonso, signed in 1796. When relations between the two countries broke down in May 1808 they were soon at war with each other, and La Romana´s host became, in effect, a captive army in the hands of the French. When Spain looked to forge an alliance with Britain against her erstwhile ally, they found the British government only too eager to help. The Royal Navys dominant presence in the Baltic provided a ready opportunity to seal the new alliance and, once the political groundwork had been laid, plans for a daring rescue of the entrapped Spaniards by Vice Admiral Keats squadron were drawn up. However, whilst efforts were being made by the British to accumulate and prepare a sufficient amount of shipping to carry out the operation, difficulties soon arose in making contact with La Romana in order to convey to him the intentions of the Spanish and British high commands. This almost led to disaster, and the whole operation was saved only by some remarkable strokes of fortune, and the magnificent leadership provided by Keats and La Romana. Until now this remarkable and littleknown story has had little coverage in the various histories written about the Peninsular War, and what has been said about it in the Anglosphere has been confined to a description of events taken almost solely from a British perspective. Now, with access to a comprehensive collection of documents in the Spanish archives, it is possible to tell the story of the Spanish contribution to the successful operation in the Baltic, when the greater part of La Romanas army was evacuated from Danish Baltic territory during the summer of 1808. Due to circumstance and bad fortune, a significant part of the Spanish army was left behind during the Royal Navys action, and there is an interesting story told about what became of these men, related via the personal accounts left by two of the soldiers who did not return to Spain with La Romana.

When Spain wanted to forge an alliance with Great Britain against its former ally, the British government was only too happy to help the Spanish. The dominant presence of the Royal Navy in the Baltic provided a good opportunity to seal the new alliance. Once the political groundwork had been laid, plans were drawn up for a daring rescue of the trapped Spanish troops by Vice-Admiral Keats' squadron. However, while the British endeavoured to assemble and prepare a sufficient number of ships to carry out the evacuation operation, difficulties soon arose in making contact with La Romana to inform him of the intentions of the Spanish and British high commands. This almost led to disaster, and the whole operation was only saved by some remarkable strokes of luck and great leadership by Keats and La Romana.

Wills, Garfry David: Wellington at Bay. The Battle of Villamuriel, 25 October 1812 32,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

The Battle of Villamuriel was the largest engagement of Wellingtons retreat from Burgos in 1812. Twice as many men were involved as in the better-known actions at Villadrigo/Venta del Pozo two days earlier. This is the first full length account of the action and improves significantly on previous accounts in the campaign histories by Napier, Fortescue, Oman, and Divall. Archival sources from Great Britain, France, Spain and Portugal have been used to build a coherent and balanced account. The orders of battle are detailed and the military experience of both the commanders and their units is provided. Detailed maps of the deployment of both forces throughout the action are provided. A detailed breakdown of the casualties on both sides is also given. Also highlighted are the previously unreported role of 9th Foot as an aspiring light infantry regiment, and the 1835 controversy around Napiers account using the archives of the Sir John Oswald and a potential source for Napiers account is identified. This has resulted in a detailed study of one days action in the 1812 campaign, with a view to extracting improved understanding of how the armies fought. The wargamer is provided with detailed scenarios to enable them to recreate the action on the table top. The action is effectively a re-match between the Anglo-Portuguese 5th Division and the 5e Division of the Armée de Portugal, only a few months after the former successfully dispersed the latter at Salamanca in July. Wellington at Bay includes a Foreword by Carole Divall.

The war organisations of both armies and the military experience of the commanders and their units are described. Detailed maps illustrate the movements of both sides before, during and after the encounter. A detailed breakdown of casualties on both sides is also included. The previously unexamined role of the British 9th Foot Regiment as an emerging light infantry regiment is also emphasised. Detailed scenarios are provided for wargamers to re-enact this battle on their home "battlefield".

Brown, Peter: The Army of George II 1726-1760. The Soldiers who Forged an Empire 39,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:25:08 +0200

The Army of George II is often forgotten, as 18th century British military history is bookended by the victories of the Duke of Marlborough during the War of the Spanish Succession and the final defeat of Napoleon I by the Duke of Wellington. Yet it was in this period that Britain rose to prominence, not only as a European, but also as a world power, defeating the French in India, North America, and the Caribbean and fighting them in two major wars in Europe. Great leaders emerged, such as Robert Clive and James Wolfe, whilst the private soldiers proved themselves to be adaptable, stoic and, above all, brave in the face of extreme hardship. This was the army that crushed French colonial ambitions and in so doing laid the groundwork for the British Empire. In this book you will find details of how the army was recruited, funded, and how it functioned day-to-day. Details are also provided of the uniforms worn by infantry, artillery, and cavalry; how they were organised, paid, and punished. There are also new insights into the logistics of 18th century warfare, how the soldiers performed in battle, both in Europe and in the colonies, and what medical treatment they could expect when the battles were over. This book provides a unique insight into what it was like to serve in the Army of King George II.

The work also offers new insights into the logistics of warfare in the 18th century, the performance of soldiers in battle, both on the fields of conflict in Europe and in the colonies, and the medical treatment to be expected in the event of wounds after the end of the fighting. This book offers a unique insight into the reality of soldiering in the army of King George II of England.

Ball, Philipp: Neither up nor down. The British Army and the Campaign in Flanders 1793-95 44,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

Apart from the nursery rhyme "The Grand Old Duke of York", Britains war against Revolutionary France is today a largely forgotten prelude to the Napoleonic Wars. The campaign in Flanders was Britains attempt to stem the power of the new republic as it threatened to engulf its neighbours, but it was to end in disaster. This is the first account of this intensive campaign written in modern times; chronicling the many battles as the varying fortunes of the combatants saw their armies march to and fro across the fields of Flanders. A weak and ill-equipped army led by the Duke of York struggled daily with the terrain and climate of the Low Countries as well as the competing aims of its allies and the unrealistic expectations of its government. This book details the numerous major battles of the campaign and the unravelling of the First Coalition using British, French and German sources.

It charts the many battles as they unfolded and documents the movements of the armies involved in the campaign on the fields of Flanders. A weak and ill-equipped British army, led by the Duke of York, struggled daily with the terrain and climate of the Netherlands as well as the competing aims of their allies and the unrealistic expectations of their government. This book describes the many major battles of the campaign and the disintegration of the First Coalition using British, French and German sources.

Cogswell, Neil: Zweybrücken in Command. The Reichsarmee in the Campaign of 1758 23,07 €

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:15:05 +0200

The Reichsarmee the "Army of the Empire" made up of contingents from the minor German states reached the nadir of its fortunes in 1757 with defeat at Rossbach. For the following years campaigning, which included the defence of Bamburg, the action at Basberg, the siege of Sonnenstein, and the combat at Eilenburg, it came under the command of Friedrich-Michael, Prince von Pfalz-Zweybrücken, whose initial task was to protect the western borders of the Empire from invasion from Saxony where Prince Henry of Prussia commanded a sizeable army. Later, as Prussian fortunes began to wane, the liberation of Saxony became a prime objective. The core of this volume is the "Journal of the Army", translated from the original French and annotated by historian Neil Cogswell. Although the identity of the author of the original journal is unknown, he appears from his knowledge of events to have bene attached to headquarters, but his writing suggests that he was of junior or even civilian status. As occasion presents itself, the author speaks of the contingents from the Lower Rhine Circle, which included a major part of the Palatinate form which the armys commander drew his princely title; it is reasonable to suppose that the author came from this circle. The Journal has the flavour of an official record of the campaign. It contains no personal details and makes no comments on the political and supply problems that disrupted the operations. To complement it are therefore appended the letters of the Comte de Boisgelin, a French officer serving with the Reichsarmee, to his good friend Horace St Paul. Boisgelins letters, by contrast, are sparse in terms of military detail but illuminating in terms of gossip, speculation, and personal experience. To place the combined account in context, over 50 tables and plates are also included, including maps, order of battle, and colour depictions of the armys uniforms and flags

As the army report says nothing about the political and supply difficulties of the Imperial Army, which severely hampered its military operations, the work was supplemented by contemporary letters which, although they say little about the actual military actions of the Imperial Army in 1758, are rich in anecdotes and provide an inside view of the everyday life of this army.

Wilson, David A.: The Danish Army of the Napoleonic Wars. Volume 1: High Command, Line and Light Infantry 44,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:28 +0200

This book was written to provide an in-depth study of the Danish and Norwegian armies of the Napoleonic Wars. The goal was to provide a working document which is as accurate as possible, covering the uniforms of these armies, their weapons and their evolution as well as their colours and a look at their basic tactics. Although this is principally a uniform book, historical background is also provided to place the details in their context. This first volume covers the uniforms of the High Command, Guard, and Line and Light Infantry, their arms, equipment, and colours. The product of five years of research, this study grew out of the authors desire to provide a reference for friends who were painting Danish wargames figures. It soon became apparent that very little was written on the subject in English and this led to extensive research and consultation with experts including Alan Perry of "Perry Miniatures" and Jørgen Koefoed Larsen. Every effort has been made to reconcile conflicting sources, rather than risk perpetuating myths and errors, and the result is a comprehensive and lavishly-illustrated reference work on this significant but often-overlooked Napoleonic army.

Dillon, John: All at Sea. Naval Support for the British Army During the American Revolutionary War 34,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

The American Revolutionary War was a conflict that Britain did not want, and for which it was not prepared. The British Army in America at the end of 1774 was only 3000 strong, with a further 6000 to arrive by the time that the conflict started in the spring of 1775. The Royal Navy, on which the British depended for the defence of its shores, trade and far-flung colonies, had been much reduced as a result of the economies that followed the Seven Years War. In 1775 the problem facing government ministers, the War Office, and the Admiralty was how to reinforce, maintain and supply an army (that grew to over 90000 men) while blockading the American coast and defending Britains many interests around the world; a problem that got bigger when France entered the war in 1778. With a 3000 mile supply line, taking six to eight weeks for a passage, the scale of the undertaking was enormous. Too often in military histories the focus is on the clash of arms, with little acknowledgement of the vital role of that neglected stepchild - logistics. In "All At Sea", John Dillon concentrates on the role of the Navy in supporting, supplying and transporting the British Army during the war in America. Because of individual egos, other strategic priorities, and the number of ships available, that support was not always at the level the British public expected. However, without the navy the war could not have been fought at all.

Too often in military history the emphasis is placed on the actual fighting between the parties to the conflict, with the crucial role of logistics usually barely recognised and addressed. In this work, the author focuses on the role of the navy in supporting, supplying and transporting the British army during the American War of Independence. Due to the egos of individuals, differing strategic priorities and the number of ships available, support for British troops in North America was not always up to the standard expected by the British public. Without the navy, the war could not have been fought at all.

Harrison, Cy: Royal Navy Officers of the Seven Years War: A Biographical Dictionary of Commissioned Officers 1748-1763 41,95 €

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:30:07 +0200

"Royal Navy Officers of the Seven Years War" provides detailed reference information on over 2000 commissioned officers of the Royal Navy: all of those whose career as a commissioned officer included the Seven Years War (1756-1763). In addition, those officers commissioned during and after 1748 and who died before 1756 are included. Sourced primarily from some 15000 original source documents held in the National Archives, the individual entries include the officers pre-commission postings and commissions to ships as well as other naval and civil appointments. Genealogical information such as dates of birth, death, and marriage, and the names and dates of the officer's immediate family are also included for most of the entries. As the first published reference work since 1849 to include this level of detail for all the Royal Navy officers of the period "Royal Navy Officers of the Seven Years" provides unparalleled access to information previously unpublished.

The individual entries are primarily based on information from around 15,000 contemporary documents held in the National Archives and include previous appointments of officers and ship's commissions as well as other naval and civilian appointments. Genealogical information such as birth, death and marriage dates as well as names and dates of the officer's immediate family are also included for most entries. As the first published reference work since 1849 to include this level of detail for all Royal Navy officers in the Seven Years' War period, it provides unprecedented access to information that was previously unpublished.

Uythoven, Geert van: They Fought with Extraordinary Bravery. The III German (Saxon) Army Corps in the Southern Netherlands, 1814 32,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:32 +0200

In October 1813, the soldiers of one of Napoleon's staunchest Allies, Saxony, defected en masse in the midst of battle at Leipzig. Almost immediately III German Army Corps was formed with these same soldiers as its nucleus and augmented with returning former prisoners of war, volunteers and militia. Commanded by the Duke of Saxe-Weimar the Corps was sent to the Southern Netherlands to take part in the final defeat of Napoleon amidst of a constant changing command of control structure, in which the Swedish Crown Prince Bernadotte played a major and dubious role. Although for the greater part inexperienced and badly armed, fighting against the much superior French I Corps which even contained Imperial Guard units, III Corps struggled to prove that it could be trusted, paying a major role to protect the Netherlands against the French as these regions tried to regain their own identity after decades of French rule.

Under the command of the Duke of Saxe-Weimar, the corps was sent to the southern Netherlands to take part in the final defeat of Napoleon I amidst an ever-changing control structure in which the Swedish Crown Prince Bernadotte played an important and dubious role. Although the III Corps was largely inexperienced and poorly armed, fighting against the superior French I Corps, which even included Imperial Guards units, it endeavoured to prove that it could be trusted and played an important role in protecting the Netherlands from the French as these regions attempted to regain their own identity after decades of French rule.

Mayhood, Charles A.: Québec under Siege. French Eye-Witness Accounts from the Campaign of 1759 15,37 €

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:20:05 +0200

Late in the summer 1759, Québec, the capital of New France, was under siege. British Major General James Wolfe had the city surrounded and cut off from reinforcements in Montréal, Vice Admiral Charles Saunders was in firm control of the rivers surrounding the city as well as the supply routes into the region. The French population found itself low on food and ammunition to defend themselves, and suffering daily bombardment by the English. The walls of Québec were manned by militiamen and sailors taken from French ships lost or anchored above the city for their protection. Lieutenant Général Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Grozon and his aide-de-camp Louis-Antoine de Bougainville commanded the French regulars outside the city, moving them in rapid deployments to counter the British advances.Here the story is told by the citizens within the walls: an artillery captain, a prominent citizen, the emissary traveling between the British and the French commanders, and a Catholic nun working in the main hospital, treating the sick and wounded of both armies. Three of these works are offered in English for the first time, and all four are fully annotated. These journals and memoirs bring us inside the siege, allowing us to watch through their eyes as the fate of New France was determined.

Three of the four eyewitness accounts collected here appear for the first time in English translation, and all are comprehensively annotated with explanatory notes. They convey an immediate and personal picture of an 18th century city under siege, and they depict one of the key moments in the struggle for control of North America between France and Britain during the Seven Years' War.