During the Napoleonic era, Russia possessed a vast force of cavalry, forming a greater percentage than that of most European armies. This stemmed partly from their service against the Turks, who had huge numbers of troops, and partly from the fact that much Russian terrain was suitable for the manoeuvre of large bodies of cavalry. This companion volume to Men-at-Arms 185 examines the organisation, tactics and uniforms of the Russian cavalry during this dynamic and turbulent period, covering Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Hussars, Uhlans, Mounted Jägers and the Lifeguard, as well as the Opolchenie militia and Cossacks.
By:
Philip Haythornthwaite Illustrated by:
Bryan Fosten Imprint: Osprey Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 189 Dimensions:
Height: 248mm,
Width: 184mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 168g ISBN:9780850457469 ISBN 10: 0850457467 Series:Men-at-Arms Pages: 48 Publication Date:20 May 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Russian Cavalry · Cuirassiers · Dragoons · Hussars · Uhlans · Mounted Jagers (or Chasseurs) · The Lifeguard · Opolchenie and 'Foreign Corps' · Cossacks · The Plates
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