Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1): Colours, Standards and Guidons of France and Her Allies
(Part of the Osprey Men at Arms (#77) Series and Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (#1) Series)
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In the summer of 1804, the eagle was chosen as the symbol of the French Army by Napoleon himself. The Emperor's sculptor, Chaudet, made the original model, and from this were cast bronze copies in the workshop of Thomire, which would be proudly borne into battle by many a French regiment. This fascinating work by Terence Wise explores in depth the flags, colours and guidons of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), concentrating on France and her allies,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:085045171X
ISBN13:9780850451719
Release Date:March 1990
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.42 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 7.3" x 9.8"
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