Napoleon’s Polish Troops

Otto von Pivka, Michael Roffe

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English

Osprey Publishing
20 May 2012

European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Napoleonic Wars; War & defence operations

Series: Men-at-Arms

In 1795 the kingdom of Poland fell prey to her stronger neighbours, Russia, Prussia and Austria. Following the death of the king of Poland in 1798, his kingdom was divided among these three neighbouring powers. France became increasingly involved, and protested at Poland's treatment, offering refuge for Polish exiles. On 11 October 1796 the Polish Legion was formed in the French army by General Dombrowski and Napoleon. This book covers the uniforms, dress, organisation and equipment of the infantry, artillery, and cavalry of Napoleon's Polish Troops. Among the cavalry units covered are the Chasseurs and Lancers. This title also provides a summary of the Polish divisions' campaigns in Spain, Russia and within Poland itself.

By: Otto von Pivka
Illustrated by: Michael Roffe
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: illustrated edition
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 212g
ISBN: 9780850451986
ISBN 10: 0850451981
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

· Introduction · The Grand Duchy of Warsaw · The Poles in Spain · In Poland, 1809 · Russia 1812 · The Last Act · Uniforms · Colour plate commentary

Otto von Pivka (the nom de plume of Digby Smith) wrote his first title for Osprey Publishing in 1972. A former major in the British army he is a prolific author, who has contributed many titles to the Men-at-Arms series on the armies and forces of the Napoleonic Wars. Michael Roffe is a talented illustrator of military subjects who has worked for Osprey for many years.

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