Napoleon's Guns 1792–1815 (1) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Napoleon's Guns 1792–1815 (1) write by René Chartrand. This book was released on 2003-02-19. Napoleon's Guns 1792–1815 (1) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. As a young gunner, Napoleon Bonaparte was trained in one of Europe's finest artillery arms. Both the technological sophistication of their weaponry and the skill of their gunners was largely the result of the adoption of the system devised by one man, Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval. Gribeauval's standardised system of parts and calibres allowed a degree of uniformity and sophistication in the French artillery that was unmatched throughout Europe, and allowed Napoleon to inherit and develop an arm that could dominate the battlefield. This volume covers the field artillery pieces of the system: the 4-, 8- and 12-pdr guns; light 1-pdr guns and mountain guns; and later innovations such as the 6-pdr gun.
Napoleonic Naval Armaments 1792–1815
Napoleonic Naval Armaments 1792–1815 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Napoleonic Naval Armaments 1792–1815 write by Chris Henry. This book was released on 2004-05-25. Napoleonic Naval Armaments 1792–1815 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. There were many elements to British Napoleonic naval success but one of the key factors was gunnery. Other countries developed different naval weapons to fit their maritime strategies. The French and Spanish systems developed on similar lines, while those of the Baltic navies tended to rely on smaller craft and weapons. Holland, during this period, was part of the French sphere of influence and this had an effect on the development of its naval weapons. This title describes the systems of all these countries as well as the fledgling navy of America, whose gunnery skills embarrassed the Royal Navy at the height of their dominance.
Artillery Of Napoleonic Wars
Artillery Of Napoleonic Wars - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Artillery Of Napoleonic Wars write by Kevin F. Kiley. This book was released on 2004-01-06. Artillery Of Napoleonic Wars available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. In this detailed study Kevin Kiley looks at artillery in use throughout the Napoleonic period. He examines Napoleons own artillery as well as that employed by his enemies, and he evaluates the gunners contribution to warfare in the period. By looking at particular battles in detail, Kevin Kiley shows just how the effective employment of artillery could tip the scales of victory.
French Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815
French Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook French Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815 write by Paddy Griffith. This book was released on 2012-08-20. French Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Bonaparte's Grande Armée, one of the most renowned battle-winning machines in history, evolved from a merging of the professional army of the Ancien Régime and the volunteers and conscripts of the Revolutionary levée en masse – although the contribution of the former is often underestimated. A leading authority on the history of tactics draws here on original drill manuals and later writings to explain how the French infantry of 1792–1815 were organized for fire and movement on the battlefield. Illustrated with clear diagrams and relevant paintings and prints, and specially prepared colour plates, this text brings the tactical aspects of eight battles vividly to life.
British Napoleonic Artillery 1793–1815 (2)
British Napoleonic Artillery 1793–1815 (2) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook British Napoleonic Artillery 1793–1815 (2) write by Chris Henry. This book was released on 2003-02-19. British Napoleonic Artillery 1793–1815 (2) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Following on from the first volume covering British Napoleonic Artillery, this volume concentrates on the heavy weapons of siege and coastal defences. This book covers the main equipments used; the 24 pounder siege gun and a variety of mortars. Mortars varied from 4- or 5-inch versions up to a13 inch calibre and were considered to be extremely effective because they used an exploding shell to destroy fortifications or personnel. Also covered in detail is the specialist bomb vessel, which was used to attack fortifications in a similar fashion; siege techniques; and the tactical use of siege and coastal artillery.
