Examines camouflage patterns and uniform types used by German Army and Air Force troops during WWII; and those post-war patterns which were clearly derived from the Wehrmacht types. Europa Militaria Series #17.An exciting series that features the soldier; both modern and historical. Each volume captures the men; their uniforms; their equipment and their weapons.
#641327 in Books 1994-05-26 1994-05-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .38 x .1 x 7.22l; #File Name: 185532366496 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Napoleon and his struggle with the AustriansBy Steven PetersonThe final paragraph in this book contains the following statement (page 90): "Never again would [Napoleon] experience the crowning glory of a triumphant campaign across the battlefields of Europe and don the victor's laurels." This slender Osprey volume; in the Campaign" series; explores the twinned battles of Aspern and Wagram.The campaign pitted the capable Archduke Charles (Austria) against the redoubtable Napoleon Bonaparte. The Archduke was a very capable commander and gave Napoleon as much as he could handle. As with others in this series; we get a glimpse of the commanders on both sides; the armies (including a very useful order of battle); and strategy/tactics of each side.The focus is on the preliminary battle at Aspern and Essling; after which Napoleon retreated; and the follow up major battle at Wagram (around 300;000 soldiers involved--the largest battle up to this point in time; according to the text). The battles were bloody and both armies fought fiercely. Napoleon began the campaign with a dismissive attitude toward the Austrians. He felt quite differently at the conclusion of the conflict!There are some useful (and other not so useful) maps; orders of battle for both battles; and so on. All in all; a nice addition to the "Campaign" series.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Campaign of 1809...By HMS WarspiteThe Campaign of 1809 brought a renewal of the confrontation between the French and Austrian Empires. Napoleon's advance into central Europe brought him up against a revitalized Austrian Army under Archduke Charles. The result was two separate titanic clashes; in May at Aspern-Essling and in July at Wagram. Amid the carnage; Napoleon's aura of military invincibility was to begin to erode."Aspern Wagram 1809" is an Osprey Campaign Series book; authored by Ian Castle and illustrated with a selection of period drawings and portraits; and a modern collection of battlefield diagrams. The introduction quickly recaps the road to war in 1809; and discusses the opposing commanders and their armies and plans. The bulk of the story is wrapped around the two battles; which involved hundreds of thousands of men over several days of intense combat. The narrative can be challenging to follow in places. What is clear from the text is that Archduke Charles was a worthy opponent of Napoleon; who repeatedly underestimated the Austrians and who prevailed in his campaign as much as weight of numbers as by battlefield brilliance. The Campaign of 1809 has been more extensively explored in other; longer books; but this Osprey edition is a good introduction. Recommended.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. MIGHTY CLASH OF EMPIRES - MIGHTY GOOD BOOK!By Vince L. FalconeOsprey Military Books has been putting out an amazing; reliable; and entertaining line of material for more years than I can remember. The books are well-researched and written; with wonderful coloured templates; original etchings; and pictures of relics and historical sites and places of import.ASPERN WAGRAM 1809 is one of the CAMPAIGN Series in the Osprey collection; and it is in a word - Amazing! There are 96 pages covering everything from: The Origins of the Campaign; The Opposing Commanders their forces; their battle plans; and then coverage of the Campaign itself. It goes on to discuss the Aftermath of the battle and; as well as what the battlefield looks like today. It provides information for 'Further Reading'; and for the die-hards out there; it also furnishes how to Play Aspern Wagram as a War-Game. It even recaps with a list of the Chronology of the battle in bold; crisp print.The text is well written; easy and enjoyable to follow. The book is ripe with illustrations; both historical and contemporary; as well as maps; three dimensional diagrams of the battlefields; and illustrations all throughout.There are contemporary templates of the soldiers uniforms; as well as colored maps and charts with troop movement and battle locales.This book is perfect for both the experienced and well-versed; and the interested first timer approaching the subject. ASPERN WAGRAM 1809: MIGHTY CLASH OF EMPIRES is just one more superior piece of military literature that Osprey can claim as their own - and should - with pride.A side note: as a Painter of Napoleonic Miniatures; and interested historian; this book is an excellent source of information that can be used in tandem with many of the OSPREY Men-At-Arms books on the Napoleon uniforms.PS - I love the cover art of this book; and if anyone knows where or how I may obtain a print of it; I would be very grateful. Thanks and enjoy!
