Philip J. Haythornthwaite Bücher

Diese Buch erklärt unter anderem die Ausstattung und die Leistungsfähigkeit der Artillerie Napoleons während der revolutionären Kriege.

Österreich spielte eine zentrale Rolle bei den militärischen Auseinandersetzungen in Europa Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts. Der Tod von Kaiser Karl VI. im Herbst 1740 führte zu einem der ersten großen Kriege jener Epoche. Karls Tochter, Maria Theresia, übernahm die Regentschaft über die habsburgischen Länder und wurde zu einer der wichtigsten historischen Figuren des 18. Jahrhunderts. Ihre Armee war als Spiegelbild der weitläufigen und sehr unterschiedlichen Territorien ein wichtiger Faktor der inneren Einigung des Reiches. Dieses Buch beschreibt detailliert und mit einer Fülle zum Teil farbiger Illustrationen Organisationsstruktur, Uniformen und Ausrüstung der habsburgischen Infanterie und Kavallerie.

Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history and it has given rise to a vast and varied literature. The strategy and tactics of the battle and the entire Waterloo campaign have been analysed at length. The commanders, manoeuvres and critical episodes, and the intense experiences of the men who took part, have all been recorded in minute detail. But the organization, structure and fighting strength of the armies that fought in the battle have received less attention, and this is the subject of Philip Haythornthwaite's detailed, authoritative and engaging study. Through a close description of the structure and personnel of each of the armies he builds up a fascinating picture of their makeup, their methods and their capabilities. The insight he offers into the contrasting styles and national characteristics of the forces that came together on the Waterloo battlefield gives a fresh perspective on the extraordinary clash of arms that ended the Napoleonic era.

In the style which caused his Napoleonic Source Book and World War One Source Book to become mainstays of military history since their publication, Philip Haythornthwaite again brings his orderly thoroughness to the evaluation of the colonial warfare which afflicted the world in the 19th century.The author has a masterly grasp of the most important element of grand strategy and the less vital but no less studied, aspects of uniform and equipment. He provides the finest single-volume narrative reference on the subject with full coverage of events involving Britain, the Americas, Africa, the Far East, the Indian subcontinent and Australasia.In addition to matters of battlefield action, weapons and tactics, the composition of the forces involved and the outcome and effect of campaigns, The Colonial Wars Source Book provides biographical details of the important personalities involved, an extensive glossary, a full chapter of sources and sundry fascinating quotes and anecdotes which interweave the entertaining and informative text.Philip Haythornthwaite's earlier Source Books have been acclaimed as compendiums of information, vital components in the library of any military history student, and a treasure trove of illustration; these qualities are all present in this outstanding contribution to the study of colonial warfare.

A detailed and compelling account of the English Civil War. The text in this title, concentrates upon the military events of the Civil Wars, the armies, their composition, equipment and life, but includes as much of the 'general' history of the Civil Wars as is necessary to illuminate the causes and influences upon the military aspects. The published literature concerning the wars is vast, and aided by the notes and bibliography the reader will be able to pursue in greater depths those topics which are contained in this book.

Victory or defeat on the Napoleonic battlefield was dependent on the skills, reactions and personalities of individual commanders. Even under a military genius such as Bonaparte, the dispersal of his armies on campaign and the lack of fast communications left command and control of the different corps and divisions in the hands of his marshals and generals. Illustrating the appearance of more than two dozen of Napoleon's leading colleagues and subordinate commanders, this first in a pair of Elite titles describes in concise but colourful detail their careers and personalities in the Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic campaigns up to 1809.

Describes the uniforms, weaponry, military practices and tactics of the Cavalry of Maria Theresa's army. This book also records the history of the army's campaigns, and is illustrated with contemporary images, detailed diagrams and colour plates.

The specialist troops of Wellington's army played a crucial role in the success of the British Army. Though often understaffed and ineptly managed, the artillery, engineers, transport and commissariat, and medical services contributed to Wellington's ultimate victory in 1815. The Royal Artillery and Corps of Royal Engineers comprised a small number of highly trained officers, while the commissariat was composed of untrained civilians outside military discipline, and the medical services suffered from a shortage of trained surgeons. This richly illustrated book examines the organization, uniforms and equipment of each of these specialist departments.