Napoleon's Cavalry, Artillery and Technical Corps 1799-1815: History, Organization and Equipment

Beautifully illustrated, this details the organization of the cavalry and artillery regiments, their weapons, equipment and uniforms, along with an overview for how Napoleon's units were deployed in battle.

The French Army of Napoleon could count on a brilliant mounted arm, consisting of three main types of cavalry: heavy, medium and light. The first, consisting of carabiniers and cuirassiers, was tasked with conducting frontal charges; the second, consisting of dragoons and lancers, could p...