This title looks at Napoleon's Middle and Young Guard infantry. The seniority of Guard infantry was only established definitely in 1812 by the Guard's chief of personnel; Courtois. The title 'Young Guard' was assigned to the newly-raised regiments in 1809; but the term 'Middle Guard' came into use about 1811. From the beginning the newer guard regiments were committed to action first; the Old Guard; as Napoleon wrote; 'being so precious; one fears to expose them'; thus the Fusiliers-Chasseurs distinguished themselves at Hilsberg whilst the rest of the Guard was kept in reserve. In 1808 the Fusiliers went to Spain; serving at the Madrid rising; Medina and Guadalajara. Philip Haythornwaite examines these troops in a detailed text backed by numerous illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Bryan Fosten.
#2842345 in Books 1999-08-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.14 x .47 x 5.74l; #File Name: 0847695115208 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. interesting; but very scientificalBy jacob sarahfor a thesis or a passionated person; this book is interesting. for the ones without much knowhow about the cultural revolution it could be hard to understand the understatements. i personnaly liked the fact that there are not such things as evidences and generalised obiquitos conclusions; but sometimes the authors went a bit deep into details which; at least at the first sight; seem secondary.
