Автор: Rene Chartrand, Eugene Leliepvre
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1997
isbn: 185532623X
Количество страниц: 49
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
On account of long-standing tradition as well as sheer numbers, the importance of foreign regiments in the French army had become considerable by the time of Louis XV. Since the Middle Ages, the rulers of France had called upon mercenaries from various neighbouring nations to form units which were often among the finest in the army. In this third of five volumes covering the army of Louis XV [Men-at-Arms 296, 302, 304, 308 & 313], René Chartrand examines the organisation and uniforms of the foreign infantry and artillery troops in a text containing a wealth of illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Eugène Lelièpvre.
Автор: Rene Chartrand, Eugene Leliepvre
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1997
isbn: 1855326256
Количество страниц: 46
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
In Louis XV's army the classification of 'French' infantry denoted troops recruited from men born and raised in France. These regiments were called, naturally enough, infanterie francaise as opposed to the mercenary 'foreign' infantry recruited elsewhere. Making up the bulk of the army, all officers and men were to be of the Roman Catholic faith, the official state religion. Regimental recruiting parties went to towns and villages looking for likely young volunteers, inducing them to enlist with the usual promises – quick money, fast women, good wines and great glory.
Автор: Rene Chartrand, Eugene Leliepvre
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1996
isbn: 1855326027
Количество страниц: 50
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
France had a population of between 22 and 25 million at this time, and maintained the largest standing army in Europe. In peacetime it might have amounted to about 200,000 men; in times of war, it could be anything up to half a million. A substantial part of Louis XV's army consisted of numerous regiments of guard cavalry, heavy cavalry and dragoon regiments, which were considered the best and noblest part.
Автор: Angus Konstam, Bill Younghusband
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1996
isbn: 185532587X
Количество страниц: 48
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This second volume (see MAA 297) by Angus Konstam on the Russian Army of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763) concentrates on the cavalry, both the regular troops and irregular forces, considering their composition, nature and effectiveness. It also outlines the state of the Russian train of artillery, which was seen as the premier branch of the army and dominated Russian military doctrine throughout the 18th century. As a result of reforms, the Russians entered the war with Prussia somewhat wrong footed. The ability of the army to recover from this in the crucible of war is a major part of this story.
Издательство: GeraNova Zeitschriftenverlag GmbH
Год издания: 2015
Количество страниц: 100
Язык: другой
Формат: PDF
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