In some 170 color photographs; this book brings to life the armies of Prussia and Austria; the King's German Legion; Brunswick and Saxony; as they have appeared at commemorations of the great battles of Jena and Wagram; Leipzig and Waterloo.As a bonus for modellers; wargamers; re-enactors and other students of these legendary campaigns; the authors include a selection of stunning photos of recreated British and French foot; horse and guns which have taken part in recent Continental battle re-enactments.
#828081 in Books Osprey Publishing 1995-11-13 1995-11-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.69 x .19 x 7.24l; .70 #File Name: 1855325306100 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of the best!By B. BartlettI needed this book for a research project that I am currently involved in. However; due to the mediocre reviews; I ordered it with trepidation and braced myself for a serious let down once it arrived. What a suprise I was in for! This is the one Osprey book that I couldn't put down until I read it from cover to cover.The first hand accounts are some of the best that I have ever read; especially the air operations over Rabaul. Mr. Styling is short with his own anecdote and long on letting the aces tell the story. The way it should be. Edwin Olander's tribute to Greg Boyington was honorable and refreshing. Hence; those who enjoy reading about the Ace's character faults will be disappointed.I own several of the Osprey series and; alongside John Stanaway's informative and well-balanced tomes; Corsair Aces of World War 2 is definitely one of my all time favorites. Bravo to Mr. Styling!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A good book about Corsair acesBy NakitaFlying the F4F Wildcat early in the Pacific war; pilots were trying to gain the upper hand against the superior Japanese A6M Zero. But their Wildcats lacked speed; rate of climb and maneuverability. But with the new F4U Corsair; pilots found that the F4U was more than a match for Japanese fighters.Corsairs evolved from the early 'bird cage' F4U-1As; to the later F4U-1Ds; these planes struck fear in Japanese pilots who dared go against the 'whistling death'.This book is an early book of Ospreys 'Aircraft of the aces' series.I found the first hand accounts a little heavy in this book. Now; I like first hand accounts from aces; but this book contains 85% first hand accounts and 15% information from the author. The first hand accounts were only from a few aces; so you only get limited variety of information on the aces. I was also a little disappointed that there was not more information on Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington; who is one of the most famous USMC aces of the Pacific. Thus 4 stars instead of my usual 5.I like the later Osprey books with balanced information from the author and first hand accounts from aces.I did find that the pictures; color plates of both planes and pilots were well done.If you want to read about Corsair aces about WWII; then buy the book; but you'll have more first hand accounts than information on aces.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Debbie Watermangreat
