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Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1) by Terence Wise

Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1)

Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and Her Allies

Terence Wise

Osprey · Print & ebook · March 28, 1990

In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself.

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Explore the flags, colours and guidons of France and its allies during the Napoleonic Wars.
Themes
Napoleonic-era flags and standards, French and allied flags
Genres
Napoleonic Wars, Military Uniforms, Military History-Pictorial

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In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment.

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This fascinating work by Terence Wise explores in depth the flags, colours and guidons of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), concentrating on France and her allies, and covering every faction from Baden to Würzburg. This book is a must for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.

French Eagle Standard

Explore the flags, colours and guidons of France and its allies during the Napoleonic Wars.

Come here for

  • The French eagle standard, chosen by Napoleon in 1804
  • Flags, colours and guidons across France and her allies

Expect

  • Coverage spans 1799–1815, from Baden to Würzburg
  • The French eagle’s origin and bronze copies are described

Where it sits

Napoleonic Wars96%
Military History-Pictorial28%
Military Uniforms25%

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Publisher categories

  • French History
  • Napoleonic Wars
  • Symbols & Their Meanings
Authors
Terence Wise
Publisher
Osprey
Published
March 28, 1990
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Napoleonic-era flags and standards · French and allied flags
Reading lane
French History