L'Armee Francaise: An Illustrated History of the French Army, 1790-1885

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This work was initially published in 1885, and the competent translation conveys the conservative, patrioteering tone of the original text. L'Armee Francaise is, however, best approached as a reference work rather than a history. Among 19th-century France's most renowned war artists, Detaille included over 300 line drawings and 20 color reproductions. Their detailed accuracy in depicting physical types, as well as weapons and uniforms, presents a visual image of France under arms that by itself justifies the purchase price. Organized by branch of service (staff, infantry, cavalry, and so on), including North African and colonial forces, the volume is also a mine of information on French orders of battle, command structures, and organization not readily available in English. Highly recommended for all public and private libraries of military history.- D.E. Showalter, U.S. Air Force Acad., Colorado SpringsCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
An important source of 19th century military history--first produced in 1883--this book encompasses the French armies that fought in the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, the Mexican Expedition, the Conquest of North Africa, the Franco-Austrian and Franco-Prussian Wars, as well as the peacetime army of the late 19th century. 348 illustrations.

Language Notes
Text: English
Original Language: French


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This work was initially published in 1885, and the competent translation conveys the conservative, patrioteering tone of the original text. L'Armee Francaise is, however, best approached as a reference work rather than a history. Among 19th-century France's most renowned war artists, Detaille included over 300 line drawings and 20 color reproductions. Their detailed accuracy in depicting physical types, as well as weapons and uniforms, presents a visual image of France under arms that by itself justifies the purchase price. Organized by branch of service (staff, infantry, cavalry, and so on), including North African and colonial forces, the volume is also a mine of information on French orders of battle, command structures, and organization not readily available in English. Highly recommended for all public and private libraries of military history.-- D.E. Showalter, U.S. Air Force Acad., Colorado Springs


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