British Rifleman vs French Skirmisher
Peninsular War and Waterloo 1808–15
$47.02
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2020
Summary
The battles between British and French forces during the Peninsular War (1807–14) and the Hundred Days campaign of 1815 saw both sides deploy specialist units of skirmishers trained in marksmanship and open-order combat.
These ‘light’ troops fulfilled several important roles on the battlefield, such as ‘masking’ large bodies of close-order troops as they manoeuvred in battle, firing upon enemy troops to provoke them into attacking prematurely, and harassing enemy arti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472831842 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472831845 |
| Author: | David Greentree, Adam Hook |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2020 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 184mm x 246mm |
| Series: | Combat |
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Critics Review
“Maps, photographs and first-rate artwork by Adam Hook illustrate the writer’s insightful narrative.” - Toy Soldier Model Figure
“This is a wonderful historical reference of some critical but lesser know battles to many. Lavishly illustrated with maps, pictures and illustrations, it is a very interesting read. From a modelers perspective, the book has great reference drawings for uniforms and equipment from this time period. Highly recommended to all interested in the history or soldiers of the area.” - IMPS / USA Reviews
David Greentree
David Greentree graduated in History at York before completing an MA in War Studies at King’s College London and qualifying as a lecturer in Further Education. In 1995 he accepted a commission in the Royal Air Force and has served in a variety of locations, including Afghanistan and Oman. He lives in Hampshire, UK.
Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, several 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and a number of books in the Fortress series. He lives in East Sussex, UK.
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