Prussian Line Infantry 1792-1815
1st Edition
Published on 20. March 2012
48 pages
978-1-78096-525-3 (ISBN)
Description
At the beginning of this period, the battalions of the Prussian Line usually fought in a linear formation three ranks deep, overwhelming the enemy with fire before a well-timed bayonet attack.
By the end, the preferred formation was eight to 12 ranks deep. The responsibility for conducting the fire-fight was now given to the skirmish elements and the artillery. The formed battalions provided support for the fire line, and conducted the decisive bayonet charge. Whatever the change, the spirit and ability of the infantry remained consistently high throughout this bloody period.
Peter Hofschroer's text is accompanied by illustrations throughout.
By the end, the preferred formation was eight to 12 ranks deep. The responsibility for conducting the fire-fight was now given to the skirmish elements and the artillery. The formed battalions provided support for the fire line, and conducted the decisive bayonet charge. Whatever the change, the spirit and ability of the infantry remained consistently high throughout this bloody period.
Peter Hofschroer's text is accompanied by illustrations throughout.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
50 b/w; 8 col
ISBN-13
978-1-78096-525-3 (9781780965253)
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Prussian Line Infantry 1792-1815
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Peter Hofschroer is a recognised expert on the German campaigns of the Napoleonic wars and the Prussian army in particular. His books for Osprey Publishing include Leipzig 1813 in the Campaign series.
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.
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.
Content
Historical Development
Organisation
The Common Soldier
The Officer Corps
Drill and Tactics
Uniforms
The Campaign of 1812
Scharnhorst
The Plates
Organisation
The Common Soldier
The Officer Corps
Drill and Tactics
Uniforms
The Campaign of 1812
Scharnhorst
The Plates
