The Hanoverian Army of the Napoleonic Wars

Of all the armies of the German States, that of Hanover remains of greatest interest to the British reader due to the close links between the crowns of the two states. Throughout the Napoleonic era Britain and Hanover had the same head of state, George III. Symbolic of their close relationship, the Hanoverian Army wore uniforms and used equipment largely similar to those used by the British Army. Complemented by numerous illustrations and photographs, plus eight full page colour plates, this text explores the uniforms and organization of the army of the Electorate of Hanover and the King's German Legion.

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The Hanoverian Army of the Napoleonic Wars

Of all the armies of the German States, that of Hanover remains of greatest interest to the British reader due to the close links between the crowns of the two states. Throughout the Napoleonic era Britain and Hanover had the same head of state, George III. Symbolic of their close relationship, the Hanoverian Army wore uniforms and used equipment largely similar to those used by the British Army. Complemented by numerous illustrations and photographs, plus eight full page colour plates, this text explores the uniforms and organization of the army of the Electorate of Hanover and the King's German Legion.

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The Hanoverian Army of the Napoleonic Wars

The Hanoverian Army of the Napoleonic Wars

The Hanoverian Army of the Napoleonic Wars

The Hanoverian Army of the Napoleonic Wars

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Of all the armies of the German States, that of Hanover remains of greatest interest to the British reader due to the close links between the crowns of the two states. Throughout the Napoleonic era Britain and Hanover had the same head of state, George III. Symbolic of their close relationship, the Hanoverian Army wore uniforms and used equipment largely similar to those used by the British Army. Complemented by numerous illustrations and photographs, plus eight full page colour plates, this text explores the uniforms and organization of the army of the Electorate of Hanover and the King's German Legion.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780850458879
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 03/23/1989
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 7.24(w) x 9.76(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Peter Hofschröer is a qualified historian and linguist specialising in the Napoleonic Wars. His two volume work 1815: The Waterloo Campaign received the 1999 Napoleonic Society of America Literary Award. He is a well-known contributor to various academic and hobby magazines, is a fellow of the International Napoleonic Society and has been twice awarded the Bismarck Memorial Medal. His previous works include Campaign 25 Leipzig 1813.

Table of Contents

Introduction · The Army of the Electorate of Hanover, 1792-1803 · Organisation · Uniforms to 1803 · Tactics · The King's German Legion · The New Army 1813-16 · The Plates

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