Duffys book is an excellent analysis of fredericks army as a fighting machine, and does have some uniform info, but is more about the institution of the army. The most stimulating of the many websites i used when writing my book was definitely the napoleon series, explains historian carole divall, author of napoleonic lives. Napoleonic warfare vom kriege napoleonic wargame rules. Actions and losses in personnel, colours, standards and artillery, 17921815. Albert marrin is a muchdecorated historian and writer whose most recent book. Digby smith has studied first class source data from many european museums, archives, numerous regimental histories, contemporary official handbooks and private diaries, and has distilled this mass of information into a work covering all the standing armies of the napoleonic era. Technical data on the artillery of the various states include the.
I dont expect digby smith to respond, but as a basis for my own research, its been invaluable. Best websites for tracing napoleonic wars ancestors who do. Combining meticulous research with detailed statistical information, this unique catalogue of data detai ling weapons of crucial importance to military history and t he art and science of warfare. Articles on flags of the napoleonic wars by luis sorando on the internet by luis sorando. Researching the british soldiers of the napoleonic wars. Digby smiths new book is an interesting addition to the napoleonic library. Isbn 1853672769 digby smith, compiled by leopold kudrna. Pages in category historians of the napoleonic wars the following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. The revolutionary wars against the first coalition in northern europe and the italian campaign, 17891797 the first volume of a major work on warfare in the napoleonic age the author of this substantial multivolume history, theodore a dodge, was not only an historian of stature and note but also a sol. An annotated bibliography of books on napoleonic period uniforms compiled by robert mosher. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
It provides an analysis of the diaries, memoirs and collections of correspondence which, from. It was a 20year project, about which smith commented, this is the largest and most complex book that i have produced to date and without having. British redcoat of the napoleonic wars by windrow, martin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book, digby smith. Many have looked back and pointed to the peninsular campaign that took place in spain and portugal as a pivotal point in the napoleonic wars. It contains extensive details on every action of every campaign of the french revolutionary. A military history and atlas of the napoleonic wars 9781853673467 by esposito, vincent j elting, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Rubbing to edges and short closed tear to bottom edge of front panel. Media in category maps of the napoleonic wars the following 75 files are in this category, out of 75 total. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book, digby smith, 1st. Charge great cavalry charges of the napoleonic wars by. Actions and losses in personnel, colours, standards and artillery by digby george smith online at alibris.
The napoleonic wars were a continuation of the french revolution and comprise several wars declared against the french empire and napoleon bonaparte commencing in 1803 and culminating in the battle of waterloo in 1815 where napoleon was finally defeated and exiled to st helena from where he would never return. The napoleonic wars saw fighting on an unprecedented scale in europe and the americas. Uniform books covering era, published in the past 40 years. Actions and losses in personnel, colours, standards and artillery, 17921815 by digby smith 19980615 hardcover january 1, 1998 by digby. It will provide the basic information on the major engagements of the era and will certainly prompt the reader to seek out more information. The peninsular campaign historians have long studied the napoleonic wars to understand the significance of the battles that took place. Digby smiths book is, i assume, going to be something more like the illustrated encyclopedia of the awi link.
Ive been building a data set in order to improve my understanding of both the napoleonic wars and data visualization, and cant get the total above 1,175. My one real gripe is the dust cover claim that there are over 2,000 actions listed. When you see it for the first time and look into it. Researching the british soldiers of the napoleonic wars two hundred years ago the revolutionary and napoleonic wars convulsed the whole of europe. Actions and losses in personnel, colours, standards and artillery, 17921815 by digby smith 19980615 smith, digby. Provides comprehensive coverage of every action in every campaign of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars. The book is written in easy language and reads very fast. A bibliography of german works on the peninsula war compiled by digby smith. A military history and atlas of the napoleonic wars.
The homepage conveys the range of material on this site, some definitely. Oct 24, 2014 a time of battles real and literary walter scott, byron, jane austen all were profoundly affected by the conflict with france. The homepage conveys the range of material on this site, some definitely for the expert, but much is designed for a more general interest. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book by digby george smith. Smith s work in the osprey series, men at war, already had received considerable interest from napoleonic war enthusiasts, hobbyists and reenactors when greenhill published napoleonic wars data book. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book by digby smith, 9781853672767, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Illustrated encyclopedia of uniforms of the napoleonic wars, digby. Great cavalry charges of the napoleonic wars in 2003.
Digby smith s book is, i assume, going to be something more like the illustrated encyclopedia of the awi link. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Battle histories of the regiments of the french army, 17921815. Digby smith is a respected historian of the napoleonic wars and the author of a number of acclaimed books on the period. Dec 04, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Illustrated encyclopedia of uniforms of the napoleonic wars hardcover.
A cultural history of prussian statebuilding after civil war, 18661935 heinzen, j. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book smith, digby on. Soldiers and figures from the napoleonic and british colonial. He rose to become one of revolutionary frances most successful generals, before being crowned emperor in december 1804. The career of sir rowland hill is linked closely to both the duke of wellington and sir thomas graham. Jenny uglow considers the world of wartime reading, and. While i enjoyed the book, i did have a few problems with it. A time of battles real and literary walter scott, byron, jane austen all were profoundly affected by the conflict with france.
May 28, 2012 duffys book is an excellent analysis of fredericks army as a fighting machine, and does have some uniform info, but is more about the institution of the army. A time of battles real and literary books the guardian. Napoleons ultimate defeat was to determine the history of europe for almost 100 years. The greenhill military small arms data book pen and sword. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book digby george smith. Illustrated encyclopedia of the uniforms of the napoleonic wars. Subtitled actions and losses in personnel, colours, standards and artillery, 1792 1815, the greenhill napoleonic wars data book is a monumental achievement. Actions and losses in personnel, colours, standards and. Mar 31, 2004 digby smith has studied first class source data from many european museums, archives, numerous regimental histories, contemporary official handbooks and private diaries, and has distilled this mass of information into a work covering all the standing armies of the napoleonic era.
He is able to deal with the big geostrategic overview of the hundred days but also the arcane and intricate issues such as the derlon fiasco with equally masterly comprehensiveness. Amazon the greenhill napoleonic wars data book smith. Illustrated encyclopedia of uniforms of the napoleonic wars. This work contains an unprecedented wealth of over 550 fullcolour. A good history of the unsuccessful british campaigns in the low countries between 1793 and 1814, looking in detail at how each army was organised and led, and examining the reasons for their general lack of success. An illustrated encyclopedia of the uniforms of the an unprecedented visual reference of the fighting men of the period from 8th century bc to the fall of constantinople in 1453, with over 670 expert images of military dress, weaponry, artillery, ships, siege engines and fortifications. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Based on over twenty years of research, this massively detailed and outstanding reference work provides comprehensive coverage of every action in every campaign in europe and the middle east of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars. Sorry otto, but the writing is very poor, and the organization of the book is very poor. Actions and losses in personnel, colours, standards and artillery, 17921815 1st edition by smith, digby isbn. Buy armies of the seven years war by digby smith from waterstones today. Discover book depositorys huge selection of digbysmith books online. Second, the book focused more on nonnaval things such as pennys views than on general naval matters. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book, digby smith, 1,073,908.
He met graham during the siege of toulon and the older man. The drawings in this book of wellingtons army are beautiful. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book open library. Explore europes fascinating history with articles, biographies, and timelines covering the middle ages to the european union. In the battle of jemappes on 6 november 1792, a french army led by charles francois. For greenhill he has produced napoleons regiments, 18. It contains extensive details on every action of every campaign of the french revolutionary wars 1792 1801 and the napoleonic wars 1805 15. These were key events in the history of the continent, and for britain, and they are a fascinating field for historical and family history research. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book the napoleon series. Having said that, im very disappointed in the book. Over the next eight years he fought a series of campaigns, defeating all his continental rivals, though his inability to take command of the sea prevented him from beating britain. A military history and atlas of the napoleonic wars by.
If youve ever wondered how byzantium became constantinople or why stalin banished trotsky, this collection is for you. Napoleons regiments follows on from the immense amount of research that digby smith performed and collated for the greenhill napoleonic wars data book. The napoleonic wars were a continuation of the french revolution and comprise several wars declared against the french empire and napoleon bonaparte commencing in 1803 and culminating in the battle of waterloo in 1815 where napoleon was finally defeated and exiled to. A military history and atlas of the napoleonic wars 9781853673467 by esposito, vincent j elting, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Noone knows more about the waterloo campaign than john hussey, and this extraordinary book is the culmination of his lifes work in napoleonic war studies. Jun 18, 2015 the most stimulating of the many websites i used when writing my book was definitely the napoleon series, explains historian carole divall, author of napoleonic lives. Armies of the seven years war by digby smith waterstones. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book digby george. For example, edgemont disobeyed direct orders, knew he was disobeying direct orders, but since things turned out fine, no one cared.
The napoleonic wars research database, the university of york. The greenhill napoleonic wars data book digby smith. Despite the caveats that have been made in respect of his chapter on the british in madrid, his british soldier in the peninsular war is not just a very good book, but one of the best to appear on the british army in the napoleonic wars for many years. Buy illustrated encyclopedia of uniforms of the napoleonic wars by digby smith from waterstones today. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
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