Wellington's Cavalry and Technical Corps, 1800-1815: Including Artillery
While artillery has been described as the queen of the Napoleonic battlefield, this was an era when cavalry could still play a decisive role in battle, as well as being vital on campaign. This volume covers both British cavalry and artillery of the Napoleonic Wars, as well as supporting units such as engineers. Gabriele Esposito describes the history, organization and uniforms of the various units in full detail, following the evolution and combat history of each. Mounted troops deployed in the various British colonies as well as foreign cavalry units in British service will be all covered in specific chapters.

The technical corps, most notably the artillery (both foot and horse) and the engineers, are given similar treatment. Royal Marines naval infantry and some other 'auxiliary' corps (like the Yeomanry/militia cavalry or the Sea Fencibles, all very little known) are also included. The book is lavishly illustrated with dozens of color paintings.
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Wellington's Cavalry and Technical Corps, 1800-1815: Including Artillery
While artillery has been described as the queen of the Napoleonic battlefield, this was an era when cavalry could still play a decisive role in battle, as well as being vital on campaign. This volume covers both British cavalry and artillery of the Napoleonic Wars, as well as supporting units such as engineers. Gabriele Esposito describes the history, organization and uniforms of the various units in full detail, following the evolution and combat history of each. Mounted troops deployed in the various British colonies as well as foreign cavalry units in British service will be all covered in specific chapters.

The technical corps, most notably the artillery (both foot and horse) and the engineers, are given similar treatment. Royal Marines naval infantry and some other 'auxiliary' corps (like the Yeomanry/militia cavalry or the Sea Fencibles, all very little known) are also included. The book is lavishly illustrated with dozens of color paintings.
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Wellington's Cavalry and Technical Corps, 1800-1815: Including Artillery

Wellington's Cavalry and Technical Corps, 1800-1815: Including Artillery

by Gabriele Esposito
Wellington's Cavalry and Technical Corps, 1800-1815: Including Artillery

Wellington's Cavalry and Technical Corps, 1800-1815: Including Artillery

by Gabriele Esposito

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Overview

While artillery has been described as the queen of the Napoleonic battlefield, this was an era when cavalry could still play a decisive role in battle, as well as being vital on campaign. This volume covers both British cavalry and artillery of the Napoleonic Wars, as well as supporting units such as engineers. Gabriele Esposito describes the history, organization and uniforms of the various units in full detail, following the evolution and combat history of each. Mounted troops deployed in the various British colonies as well as foreign cavalry units in British service will be all covered in specific chapters.

The technical corps, most notably the artillery (both foot and horse) and the engineers, are given similar treatment. Royal Marines naval infantry and some other 'auxiliary' corps (like the Yeomanry/militia cavalry or the Sea Fencibles, all very little known) are also included. The book is lavishly illustrated with dozens of color paintings.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781399005470
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication date: 12/14/2021
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gabriele Esposito is an Italian researcher and a long-time student of military history, whose interests and expertise range widely over various periods. He is the author of numerous books on armies and uniforms and is a regular contributor to many specialized magazines in Italy, France, Netherlands and UK. His many previous works include Armies of Early Colonial North America 1607-1713, published by Pen & Sword in 2018.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 The Life Guards and the Horse Guards 1

Chapter 2 The Heavy Cavalry 16

Chapter 3 The Light Cavalry 40

Chapter 4 Artillery and Technical Corps 76

Chapter 5 Yeomanry, Fencible and Foreign Units 93

Chapter 6 Colonial Cavalry and Artillery 107

Chapter 7 Royal Marines, Royal Marine Artillery and Sea Fencibles 125

Bibliography 131

Index 132

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