French Guardsman vs Russian Jaeger

1812–14

Laurence Spring, Mark Stacey (Illustrator)

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English

Osprey
20 May 2012

History; European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Napoleonic Wars; Land forces & warfare

Series: Combat

The Russian Jaeger regiments and Napoleon’s Young Guard clashed repeatedly during the campaigns of 1812–14. The Russian Jaeger were light infantry who gained enormous experience and prestige during the struggle to rid Europe of Napoleon’s armies, while the Young Guard was expanded to become the main strike force of the French field armies. In appalling winter conditions in 1812, the Young Guard turned to confront their opponents, including Jaeger forces, at Krasnyi. In the face of constant bombardment, Young Guard regiments held off the Russians, covering the retreat of large parts of Napoleon’s forces. They clashed again at Leipzig in 1813 and then again in the bitter cold at Craonne in 1814, where horrendous casualties finally told on the newly formed Young Guard units pitched into an attack upon Russian Jaeger regiments. Putting the reader in the shoes of the ordinary soldiers of both sides, this absorbing book traces the evolving trial of strength between Russia’s Jaeger arm and France’s Young Guardsmen at the height of the Napoleonic Wars.

By: Laurence Spring
Illustrated by: Mark Stacey (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 305g
ISBN: 9781782003625
ISBN 10: 1782003622
Series: Combat
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction /The opposing sides /Combat 1 /Combat 2 /Combat 3 /Analysis and conclusion /Bibliography /Index

Reviews for French Guardsman vs Russian Jaeger: 1812–14

"""Details of how units were organized, uniforms, weapons and gear are combined with fascinating first-hand accounts...traces the progression of the test of strength between the Young Guard and Russian jaegers during the course of the Napoleonic Wars."" --Toy Soldier & Model Figure"