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The Armies of Wellington

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

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The Armies of Wellington is the most comprehensive account ever published of the effect of this one man on the British Army during the Napoleonic era. This profusely illustrated study by Philip IIaythornthwaite sets out to demonstrate Wellington's flexibility by showing the changes he employed in the various theatres in which he was active. It is not simply another biography but an assessment of how he altered the structure and equipment of his troops for each of his campaigns.

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186019849X

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Victoria's Scottish Lion

The Life of Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde

By: Adrian Greenwood,Philip J Haythornthwaite

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Victoria's Scottish Lion

The Life of Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde

By: Adrian Greenwood,Philip J Haythornthwaite

From humble Glasgow beginnings, Colin Campbell rose to become Scotland’s finest general and a favourite of Queen Victoria. In his fifty-year career he fought through the Peninsula, the Crimea, China and India, and still found time to contain a slave revolt, a Chartist revolution and Ireland’s Tithe War. Through a combination of personal courage, compassionate leadership and genius for military strategy he became an idol for the men who served under him. This undisputed hero, whose memory has grown faint beside celebrated warriors of the Victorian age, was a soldier ahead of his time – the first working-class field marshal, with strong humanitarian leanings and an instinct for harnessing the power of the press. In the first major biography of Campbell since 1880 his career is radically reinterpreted and the life of this very private man is revealed. 'Victoria's Scottish Lion' was shortlisted for The Society for Army Historical Research's 2015 Templar Prize.

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The History Press

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0750965541

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9780750965545

Wellington

The Iron Duke

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

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Wellington

The Iron Duke

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

One of the Duke of Wellington's officers once remarked, "We would rather see his long nose in the sight than a reinforcement of ten thousand men." Arthur Wellesley, first duke of Wellington (1769-1852), was one of the greatest military commanders in history and is best known as the successful opponent at Waterloo of arguably the leading general of all time, Napoleon Bonaparte. Although Waterloo is the battle most associated with Wellington, his career was much wider. He gained his first military experience in the Netherlands in 1793-94 in an unsuccessful campaign that taught him, as he said, "how not to do it." From there he went to India, where he conducted a number of successful campaigns and honed his military skills until he became Britain's leading general. With great strategic foresight and as master not only of the battlefield but also of organization and logistics, he helped expel the French from Spain and Portugal during the Peninsular War, which materially weakened Napoleon's strategic position and led to his downfall in 1814. After Napoleon returned from exile in 1815, Wellington was a principal leader of the coalition forces at Waterloo. In subsequent years, Wellington exerted a considerable influence on British politics, serving as prime minister and in later life as a trusted elder statesman. Upon his death, he was widely regarded as the greatest Briton of his generation and undisputedly one of the greatest British soldiers. The Duke of Wellington has been the subject of many biographies over the years but none as comprehensive yet concise as this latest addition to Potomac's Military Profiles series.

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Potomac Books, Inc.

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1612340741

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Uniforms of Waterloo

16-18 June 1815

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite,Jack Cassin-Scott,Michael Chappell

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Uniforms of Waterloo

16-18 June 1815

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite,Jack Cassin-Scott,Michael Chappell

The most famous three days in military history occurred less than two hundred years ago, and they are still the most studied, and the most fascinating, for the seemingly insignificant mistakes and new tactics that changed history forever. This full-color guide to the uniforms and troop movements will make the action more real and the movements easier to follow, as you envision the Belgian countryside battles that ended Napoleon's career and changed the European political landscape for generations. Here you'll find not only maps of the battlefield and charts of troop movements, strategies, and tactics, but also the full range of personalities, weapons, and uniforms. Over 200 full-color illustrations, with detailed captions, can help you identify all ranks of combatants, from Britain, Brunswick, France, Hanover, the Netherlands, and Prussia. The paintings accurately picture the major field commanders, including the Duke of Wellington, Napoleon, and Generalfeldmarschal Bluecher, as well as the full range of fusiliers, grenadiers, voltigeurs, officers and troopers, artillery men, the rocket corps, infantrymen, and other participants. Special attention is given to the details of uniform facings, rank lace, plumes, bonnets, badges, sashes, and greatcoats -- everything necessary to re-create this decisive battle.

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Arms & Armour

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1854093940

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9781854093943

Torpedoed!

The R.M.S. Leinster Disaster

By: Philip Lecane

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Torpedoed!

The R.M.S. Leinster Disaster

By: Philip Lecane

The long forgotten story of the sinking of the R.M.S. Leinster in the dying days of the First World War is brought back to life in this tale of the disaster. The book tells the stories of those on board the Leinster and UB-123 and examines not only the sinking but also its ramifications for those left behind.

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Periscope Publishing Ltd.

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1904381294

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9781904381297

Redcoats

The British Soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

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Redcoats

The British Soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

What was a British soldiers life like during the Napoleonic Wars? How was he recruited and trained? How did he live on home service and during service abroad? And what was his experience of battle? In this landmark book Philip Haythornthwaite traces the career of a British soldier from enlistment, through the key stages of his path through the military system, including combat, all the way to his eventual discharge. His fascinating account shows how varied the recruits of the day were, from urban dwellers and weavers to plowboys and laborers, and they came from all regions of the British Isles including Ireland and Scotland. Some of them may have justified the Duke of Wellingtons famous description of them as the scum of the earth. Yet these common soldiers were capable of extraordinary feats on campaign and on the battlefield that eventually turned the course of the war against Napoleon.

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Casemate Publishers

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1781599866

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9781781599860

Picton's Division at Waterloo

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

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Picton's Division at Waterloo

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

In the two hundred years since the Battle of Waterloo countless studies examining almost every aspect of this momentous event have been published narratives of the campaign, graphic accounts of key stages in the fighting or of the role played by a regiment or by an individual who was there - an eyewitness. But what has not been written is an in-depth study of a division, one of the larger formations that made up the armies on that decisive battlefield, and that is exactly the purpose of Philip Haythornthwaites original and highly readable new book. He concentrates on the famous Fifth Division, commanded by Sir Thomas Picton, which was a key element in Wellingtons Reserve. The experiences of this division form a microcosm of those of the entire army. Vividly, using a range of first-hand accounts, the author describes the actions of the officers and men throughout this short, intense campaign, in particular their involvement the fighting at Quatre Bras and at Waterloo itself.

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Pen and Sword

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1473880890

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9781473880894

The World War One Source Book

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

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The World War One Source Book

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

Provides a unique, single-vol. ref. source on the armies, battles, weapons and leaders of the first great war that shook Europe and the World during the 20th cent. It presents in encyclopedic detail a wide range of info., facilitating rapid access to the essential facts and figures of WW1. Chapters: causes of WW1; a historical section which charts the progress of the war, year by year and with clear, informative maps of important battles and offensives; a detailed chronology of the war years; a record of the weapons and tactics of the war; and info. on every combatant nation; glossary, colloquialisms and obscurities; and more than 250 contemporary photos and engravings.

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078819223X

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9780788192234

Who was who in the Napoleonic Wars

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

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Who was who in the Napoleonic Wars

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

A biographical dictionary which profiles the men and women who played important roles in the Napoleonic Wars.

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Cassell

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1854093916

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9781854093912

Napoleonic Heavy Cavalry & Dragoon Tactics

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

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Napoleonic Heavy Cavalry & Dragoon Tactics

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

During the Napoleonic Wars the supreme battlefield shock weapon was the heavy cavalry – the French cuirassiers, and their British, Austrian, Prussian and Russian counterparts. Big men mounted on big horses, the heavy cavalry were armed with swords nearly a metre long, used for slashing or thrusting at their opponents; many wore steel armour, a practice revived by Napoleon. They were tasked with smashing a hole in the enemy's line of battle, with exploiting a weakness, or with turning a flank. Their classic manoeuvre was the charge; arrayed in close-order lines or columns, the heavy cavalry would begin their attack at the walk, building up to a gallop for the final 50 metres before impact. Illustrated with diagrams, relevant paintings and prints and specially prepared colour plates, this is the first volume of a two-part study of the cavalry tactics of the armies of Napoleon and those of his allies and opponents. Written by a leading authority on the period, it draws upon drill manuals and later writings to offer a vivid assessment of how heavy cavalry actually fought on the Napoleonic battlefield.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1849087113

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9781849087117

British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

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British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

In an age when infantry units manoeuvred and fought in rigid blocks, the idea of encouraging initiative and allowing a unit to 'skirmish' was regarded as revolutionary and fell out of favour in the years following the French-Indian and American Revolutionary wars. It was revived by far-sighted British and foreign-mercenary officers, who observed the way in which French Revolutionary armies deployed skirmishers to prepare the way for their assault columns. Offering a detailed analysis of the tactics, this book is studded with period 'battle descriptions' quoted from eye-witness accounts, creating a comprehensive guide to the Light and Rifles units of Wellington's Light Division. As the result of the first tentative experiments in skirmishing the units achieved an unsurpassed peak of efficiency – they marched faster, were versatile in any sort of tactical situation and could shoot more accurately than either friend or foe. No other national army, either allied or enemy, achieved these standards.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472816072

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The Colonial Wars Source Book

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

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The Colonial Wars Source Book

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

In the style that caused his Napoleonic Source Book and World War One Source Book to become mainstays of military history sine their publication, Philip Haythornthwaite again brings his orderly thoroughness to the evaluation of the colonial warfare which afflicted the world in the 19th century. 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 sub-continent and Australia. 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.

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1840672315

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Gallipoli 1915

Frontal Assault on Turkey

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

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Gallipoli 1915

Frontal Assault on Turkey

By: Philip Haythornthwaite

A highly illustrated description of the battles, hardships and eventual evacuation that these men had to go through, in this comprehensive guide to the Gallipoli landings. The Gallipoli expedition of 1915, the brainchild of Winston Churchill, was designed to knock the Turkish Empire out of the First World War and open a supply route to Russia. The campaign is characterised by the military incompetence of the higher commands, particularly the Allies. However, in spite of this, Gallipoli deserves to be, and is, also remembered for the heroism and resourcefulness of both the British army and the men of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

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1846035902

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A Photohistory of World War One

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

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A Photohistory of World War One

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

Over 450 contemporary b/w photographs looking at the armies at war during 1914-1918. Accompanying text.

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Arms & Armour

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1854092103

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9781854092106

The English Civil War, 1642-1651

An Illustrated Military History

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

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The English Civil War, 1642-1651

An Illustrated Military History

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

This book concentrates on the military aspects of the English Civil War, providing full details of the military operations, a full chronological account of the campaigning and studies of the military leaders.

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1854093231

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9781854093233

Wellington

The Iron Duke

By: Philip J. Haythornthwaite

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The Iron Duke

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