Select A Store
Select Store
My Store:
Select A Store
Overview
Overview
Throughout the Revolutionary (1792-1802) and Napoleonic (1799-1815) Wars, France's most consistent enemy on land was the Austrian Empire. Austria's huge armies played a central part in the several coalitions against France, from the 1790s, to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805, the closely-balanced battles of 1809, and the final upsurge of 1813-14. Contrary to the myth of rigid aristocratic conformity, the generals who led those armies were as diverse in origin and character as their regiments - some were princes of the blood, and some ex-rankers promoted for talent and courage. This text gives concise but fact-packed accounts of the careers of more than 30 of these men, illustrated with portraits and meticulous colour plates.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Hollins, David
- ISBN: 9781841766645
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.82 x 0.21
- Number Of Pages: 64
- Publication Year: 2004