Название: Medieval European Armies
Автор: Terence Wise
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/50
Год: 2000
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 50
Размер: 36 Mb
Язык: English


Almost continual warfare raged in Europe during the period 1300-1500. These wars were the furnaces in which many of the modern European nations were forged. Parallel with this emergence of the nations came the development of national armies to protect the newly-won borders and independence, yet throughout this period the old feudal method of raising an army persisted. This fascinating study by Terence Wise explores the organisation, weapons and equipment of the armies who fought across medieval Europe, from the Hundred Years War to the fight against the Moors in Spain and the French invasion of Italy.

Название: The Coldstream Guards
Автор: Charles Grant
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/49
Год: 1971
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 50
Размер: 21 Mb
Язык: English


The Coldstream Guards is the oldest serving regular regiment in the British Army. First called 'Monck's Regiment of Foot' the regiment was formed by Oliver Cromwell in 1650, and was later re-named the 'Coldstream Guards' after the Scottish village where Monck assembled his troops before marching into London. In the years following the English Civil War, the troops saw action in the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimea, Egypt, Sudan and South Africa, and World Wars I and II. This book outlines the history of the Coldstream Guards from its inception to the end of World War II, detailing the uniforms and equipment of this prestigious unit.

Название: Wolfe's Army
Автор: Robin May
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/48
Год: 1995
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 51
Размер: 29 Mb
Язык: English

The British victory at Quebec in 1759 was a landmark in the history of North America. In this 'year of miracles', according to Horace Walpole, one could 'never afford to miss a single copy of a newspaper for fear of missing a British victory somewhere'. Of all the pivotal figures in the Seven Years' War, a cast which included George Washington, Sir William Johnson, Lord Howe and Montcalm, Major-General Wolfe remains etched most deeply in Americans' memories for his heroic leadership at Quebec. Enhanced by illustrations and photographs, this book focuses on the British forces throughout their disastrous and triumphant wilderness campaigns which ultimately ensured the birth of the English-speaking United States of America.

Название: The South Wales Borderers
Автор: Christopher Wilkinson-Latham
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/47
Год: 1975
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 50
Размер: 13 Mb
Язык: English


This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the South Wales Borderers, from Marlborough's Wars through to World War 2. The regiment's service in the Napoleonic wars, the Zulu War and in India are all covered. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.

Название: The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan
Автор: Michael Simkins
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/46
Год: 2000
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 47
Размер: 28 Mb
Язык: English


Although the common Roman fighting men themselves have left no account, much literature has survived from antiquity. The wealth of archaeological finds, plus the study of surviving Roman scultpure has allowed hisorians to learn much about the nature of the Roman army which conquered an astonishing expanse of territory. Michael Simkins brings all his substantial knowledge to bear on this fascinating subject, covering such topics as army composition, recruitment, training, campaign routine and providing a wealth of detail on weapons, uniforms and equipment. Men-at-Arms 283, 291 and 46 are also available in a single volume special edition as ‘Caesar's Legions'.

Название: Фельдъегерская связь в Великой Отечественной войне 1941-1945 гг.
Автор: М.А.Трифанов
Издательство: М.: Скорина
Год: 1995
Страниц: 208
Формат: PDF
Размер: 10.7 Mb
Язык: Русский

Книга, написанная на основе архивных документов и воспоминаний ветеранов Великой Отечественной войны, впервые знакомит читателей с деятельностью фельдъегерской связи в труднейших условиях военного времени. Особый интерес представляют около 300 фотографий, большая часть которых относится к военному периоду. Издание приурочено к 50-летию Великой Победы.

Название: Napoleon’s Polish Troops
Автор: Otto von Pivka
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/45
Год: 1974
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 50
Размер: 29 Mb
Язык: English


In 1795 the kingdom of Poland fell prey to her stronger neighbours, Russia, Prussia and Austria. Following the death of the king of Poland in 1798, his kingdom was divided among these three neighbouring powers. France became increasingly involved, and protested at Poland's treatment, offering refuge for Polish exiles. On 11 October 1796 the Polish Legion was formed in the French army by General Dombrowski and Napoleon. This book covers the uniforms, dress, organisation and equipment of the infantry, artillery, and cavalry of Napoleon's Polish Troops. Among the cavalry units covered are the Chasseurs and Lancers. This title also provides a summary of the Polish divisions' campaigns in Spain, Russia and within Poland itself.

Название: Napoleon's German Allies (1) Westfalia and Kleve-Berg
Автор: Otto von Pivka
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/44
Год: 1992
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 48
Размер: 10 Mb
Язык: English


Austria's defeat at the battle of Hohenlinden, on 3 December 1800, created a power vacuum in the area now known as Germany, and Napoleon lost little time in transforming this zone into a pro-French 'cordon sanitaire', creating as he did so the Duchy of Berg, which he later united with Kleve. Like Kleve-Berg, Westfalia was also ruled entirely according to French law, and both provided troops for the French Emperor. In this first of five volumes concerning Napoleon's German allies, Otto Von Pivka explores the Napoleonic campaigns, uniforms, flags and standards of Westfalia and Kleve-Berg.

Название: Napoleon's German Allies (2) Nassau & Oldenburg
Автор: Otto von Pivka
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/43
Год: 1991
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 50
Размер: 16 Mb
Язык: English


On 14 October 1808, Napoleon persuaded Herzog Peter Friedrich Ludwig of Oldenburg to join the Confederation of the Rhine by the Treaty of Erfurt - the military contingent to be maintained by the duchy was set at an infantry battalion of 800 men in six companies. Similarly, Friedrich August, Herzog of Nassau, was charged, under the terms of the treaty with co-ordinating and organising the military efforts of all the tiny states of its neighbours. In this fine addition to Osprey's Men-at-Arms series, Otto Von Pivka details the campaign history and uniforms of Napoleon's Nassau and Oldenburg allied troops.

Название: The King’s German Legion
Автор: Otto von Pivka
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия/номер в серии: Men at Arms/42
Год: 1974
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 50
Размер: 10 Mb
Язык: English


The King's German Legion was the largest and most respected of the foreign corps which fought as integrated elements of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. The light and heavy cavalry, light and line infantry, and horse and foot artillery of the KGL made major contributions to Wellington's victories during the Peninsular War, and several units covered themselves with glory at Waterloo. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the KGL from its origins to its disbandment, including its uniforms, weapons, flags and standards. Meticulous illustrations offer unprecedented details of this impressive fighting force.