An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Uniforms of the 19th Century

In this book there are artworks of familiar Austrian hussars, Prussian dragoons, French chasseurs, American continentals and British grenadiers, but also Boer farmers, Zulu, Apache and Souix warriors, Boxers from the Chinese rebellion, and rebel Sepoys from the Great Indian mutiny. As well as illustrations of the uniforms, equipment and kit, the expert text examines the organization, tactics and experience of the men-at-arms of these pivotal times, where a century of war saw the beginning of a new era. This volume presents not only a unique visual directory of uniforms, but an evocative portrait of the political, military and social contexts of the soldiers of the time. About the Authors Digby Smith joined the British Army in 1951, and in 1961 was commissioned into the Royal Corps of Signals, spending over 10 years in Germany. He has written over 50 books on various aspects of military history, from 1792 to 1815. Kevin F. Kiley is a West Point graduate and a retired US Marine Corps artillery officer. He is the author of books on the artillery of the Napoleonic Wars, and of Napoleon's generals and their battles, as well as contributing chapters in Cold War Hot and Dixie Victorious, both edited by Peter Tsouras.