Chasseurs of the Guard: The Chasseurs a Cheval of the Garde Imperials, 1799-1815: 11 (Men-at-Arms) - Softcover

Young, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085045056X ISBN 13: 9780850450569

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1971

Synopsis

The Chasseurs of the Guard had its origins in the Guides raised by General Bonaparte during his Italian Campaign of 1796. Not only did the Chasseurs prove to be excellent soldiers, but they also served as Napoleon's immediate escort whenever he went on campaign. This book provides an overview of the regimental history of the corps, profiling some of its most memorable personalities, including Jean-Baptise Bessières, Marshal of France, and Prince Eugene de Beauharnais, Commander of the Chasseurs à cheval. The uniforms, guidons and standards of the Consular Guard, later renamed the Imperial Guard, are illustrated throughout the book.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Young was born in 1915. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in WWII, and saw extensive action with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regiment. He saw post-war service in the Arab Legion, and in 1959 became a reader of military history at the Royal Military Academy. He published and edited numerous books on military history before his death in 1988. Michael Youens is a skilful artist who has illustrated a number of titles in the Men-at-Arms series on a variety of subjects. His work includes Men-at-Arms 37: The Army of Northern Virginia, Men-at-Arms 31: 30th Punjabis and Men-at-Arms 28: The Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1971
• ISBN 10: 085045056X
• ISBN 13: 9780850450569
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Youens Michael