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Otto von Pivka (the nom de plume of Digby Smith) wrote his first title for Osprey Publishing in 1972 (The Black Brunswickers, in the Men-at-Arms series). He is a prolific author, who has contributed many titles to the Men-at-Arms series on the armies and forces of the Napoleonic Wars. A former major in the British Army, he is now retired, but continues to write books on this key period.
Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service with 1st Bn, Queen's Royal Regiment he became art editor of the much-praised magazine Finding Out during the 1960s. He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture; and has illustrated more than 30 Osprey titles. Richard is married and lives in Sussex; his three children Adam, Jason, and Christa are all professionally active in various artistic disciplines.
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Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Hook, Richard (illustrator). First Edition. First edition. Minor general wear. 1979 Soft Cover. 40 pp. In the battles of Jena and Auerstädt (1806), where the Prussians were crushed by Napoleon, the Saxons excelled beyond comparison. Amidst the defeat and confusion, they withdrew in full control, with regular pace and band playing, stopping to engage whenever the enemy grew too close. Recognizing the martial value of such troops, Napoleon swiftly took steps to assure a military alliance. In this absorbing addition to the Men-at-Arms series, Otto von Pivka explores the organization, campaign history and uniforms of Napoleon's formidable Saxon allies, with numerous illustrations and eight superb full page color plates by Richard Hook. Seller Inventory # 2340445
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Hook, Richard (illustrator). The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR005704194
Book Description Condition: VeryGood. Hook, Richard (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs1932051592
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hook, Richard (illustrator). First Edition. Octavo (larger); 40 pages. Seller Inventory # 60738
Book Description paperback. Condition: Gut. Hook, Richard (illustrator). 48 Seiten; 9780850453096.3 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500. Seller Inventory # 577308