The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). However, from the outset the cavalry's higher command was less capable than its infantry counterpart: appointments were influenced by nepotism and politics, which resulted in commands often being given to those who lacked experience. The cavalry underwent many re-organisations and expansions in the course of the wars that attempted to redress these matters, and to modernise the force as a whole. This title examines these processes and documents in detail the tactics, uniforms and equipment of the Austrian cavalry, covering Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Chevauxlegers, Hussars, Uhlan (lancer) and auxiliary units.
The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). However, from the outset the cavalry's higher command was less capable than its infantry counterpart: appointments were influenced by nepotism and politics, which resulted in commands often being given to those who lacked experience. The cavalry underwent many re-organisations and expansions in the course of the wars that attempted to redress these matters, and to modernise the force as a whole. This title examines these processes and documents in detail the tactics, uniforms and equipment of the Austrian cavalry, covering Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Chevauxlegers, Hussars, Uhlan (lancer) and auxiliary units.
Organisation · Tactics · Uniforms: German Cavalry · Hussars · Uhlans · The Plates
Philip Haythornthwaite is an author and historical consultant
specialising in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the
18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the
Napoleonic Wars. He has written some forty books, including more
than 20 Osprey titles, and innumerable articles and papers on
military history, but still finds time to indulge in his other
great passion - cricket.
Bryan Fosten was born in 1928, the son of a Master Military
Embroiderer and a Court Embroidress. He served in the army in Egypt
and Palestine and returned to follow the printing trade. Since 1973
he has devoted himself to military research and illustration. He is
the founding editor of the innovative magazine Tradition and has
written and illustrated many books, often in collaboration with his
late brother, Donald Fosten.
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