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The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1) by Philip Haythornthwaite

The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)

Infantry 1799-1814

Philip Haythornthwaite

Osprey · Print & ebook · April 23, 1987

In 1795 the Russian army was as vast as the territory from which it was drawn.

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Philip Haythornthwaite examines the organization and uniforms of Russian infantry in the Napoleonic Wars.
Themes
Russian infantry in the Napoleonic Wars, Military organization and uniforms
Genres
Napoleonic Wars, Military Uniforms, Russian History

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In 1795 the Russian army was as vast as the territory from which it was drawn. The College of War calculated that the regular army amounted to 541,741 men, plus 46,601 enrolled cossacks, and at least a further 100,000 irregular cavalry which could be mobilised in time of war. Inspired by the icons paraded by their priests before battle, the Russian infantry were capable of astonishing feats and total, blind obedience to orders.

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Philip Haythornwaite examines the organisation and uniforms of the remarkable Russian infantry troops who fought in the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).

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Philip Haythornthwaite examines the organization and uniforms of Russian infantry in the Napoleonic Wars.

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  • The organization of Russian infantry troops
  • Their uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars

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  • Russian infantry from 1799 to 1815
  • A 1795 estimate of regular troops, enrolled Cossacks, and irregular cavalry

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Napoleonic Wars80%
Military Uniforms64%
Russian History54%

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  • Napoleonic Wars
  • Military Uniforms
  • Russian History
Authors
Philip Haythornthwaite
Publisher
Osprey
Published
April 23, 1987
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Russian infantry in the Napoleonic Wars · Military organization and uniforms
Reading lane
Napoleonic Wars