The concept of the bodyguard is as ancient as the practice of an individual assuming the leadersh...
During the Napoleonic era, Russia possessed a vast force of cavalry, forming a greater percentage...
Throughout the wars undertaken by Frederick the Great, probably his greatest resource was his inf...
Napoleon's line infantry was founded upon that of the Ancien Régime. A total re-organisation bega...
The most implacable of Napoleon's continental enemies, at the outbreak of war Austria maintained ...
Though less celebrated than the infantry and cavalry, Napoleon's 'specialist' troops - artillery,...
The specialist troops of Wellington's army played a crucial role in the success of the British Ar...
This title looks at Napoleon's Middle and Young Guard infantry. The seniority of Guard infantry w...
The specialist troops of the Austrian forces helped to secure Austria's reputation as the most fo...
Frederick the Great was not renowned as a great artillery enthusiast, however he did recognise th...
The Prussian army of King Frederick II, 'the Great', became so renowned as a result of its campai...
The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napole...