1809 Thunder on the Danube: Napoleon's Defeat of the Hapsburgs, Volume I
napoleon's defeat of the habsburg
$56.71
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2014
Summary
The Franco-Austrian War of 1809 was Napoleon’s last victorious war. Napoleon faced the Archduke Charles, the best of the Habsburg commanders, and a reformed Austrian Army that was arguably the best ever fielded by the Danubian Monarchy. The French ultimately triumphed, but the margin of superiority was decreasing, and all of Napoleon’s skill and determination were required to achieve a victorious outcome.
Gill tackles the political background to the war, especially the motivations tha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848327573 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848327579 |
| Author: | John H. Gill |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Frontline Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2014 |
| Weight: | 582g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm |
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”…moves fluently from the strategic, through the operational and into the tactical modes and back, providing a rich and enthralling narrative and analysis…”
”…gives a detailed account of the decisions, movements, maneuvers, and individuals involved… does well on the military aspects of the story…I look forward to seeing the next two volumes.“– “Air Power History””…moves fluently from the strategic, through the operational and into the tactical modes and back, providing a rich and enthralling narrative and analysis…“– “Military Illustrated”
About The Author
John H. Gill
John H. Gill is the author of With Eagles to Glory: Napoleon and His German Allies in the 1809 Campaign (Greenhill). Volume II will take the war to its conclusion, including the Battle of Wagram and the neglected struggle at Znaim that led to armistice.
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