Napoleon's Campaign In Poland 1806-1807: From Stalemate to Victory- The Battles

Description: Napoleon's Campaign In Poland 1806-1807 by F. Lorraine Petre An essential Napoleonic War reference and an acknowledged classic. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From Stalemate to Victory: The Battles of Eylau, Heilsberg and Friedland After Napoleons humiliation of Prussia, on the battlefield at Jena, the French Emperor turned his attention to subduing his Russian foe and marched into Poland in the winter of 1806. Six months later, the Russians had been beaten and brought to the peace table and Napoleon was at the height of his powers. In his detailed study of this remarkable episode of Napoleonic history, F. Loraine Petre follows every move of the campaign. He assesses the defeat of Prussia, analyses the strengths and weaknesses of both Napoleons army and that of his Russian opponents, details the bloody battle of Eylau and describes Napoleons crushing victory over the Russians at Friedland. F. Loraine Petres campaign studies are renowned for their scope, detail and clarity, and Napoleons Campaign in Poland, is a brilliant overview of Napoleons vaunted army confronting some of its most worthy opponents at a time when Napoleon dominated Europe. AUTHOR: Francis Loraine Petre, who was born in 1852, was a British civil servant in India before becoming a distinguished military historian and student of Napoleonic tactics and strategy. He wrote five important studies, including the present volume, which have enjoyed enthusiastic popularity since the time of their writing. SELLING POINTS: . An essential Napoleonic War reference and an acknowledged classic. . A comprehensive study of Napoleons campaign in Poland. . A remarkable insight into Napoleons genius for war. . Written by one of the finest historians of the Napoleonic age. Separate plate section Author Biography Francis Loraine Petre, who was born in 1852, was a British civil servant in India before becoming a distinguished military historian and student of Napoleonic tactics and strategy. He wrote five important studies, including the present volume, which have enjoyed enthusiastic popularity since the time of their writing. Review "This work details all aspects and phases of Napoleons defeat of Russian forces in Poland. It gives background on events leading to the campaign against Russia and provides details on the leaders and provisions of the French and Russian armies. The book describes the physical environment, climate, and weather during the period, then chronicles the various campaigns. B&w historical illustrations and maps are included. The book was first published in 1901 by Sampson Low; it was the first of author Petres five studies on the Napoleonic period to be published. It was later published in a revised edition in 1907, 1989, and 2001. This reprint is complete and unabridged from the Greenhill Books edition of 2001."-- "ProtoView" Review Quote This work details all aspects and phases of Napoleons defeat of Russian forces in Poland. It gives background on events leading to the campaign against Russia and provides details on the leaders and provisions of the French andRussian armies. The book describes the physical environment, climate, and weather during the period, then chronicles the various campaigns. B&w historical illustrations and maps are included. The book was first published in 1901 by Sampson Low; it was the first of author Petres five studies on the Napoleonic period to be published. It was later published in a revised edition in 1907, 1989, and 2001. This reprint is complete and unabridged from the Greenhill Books edition of 2001. Details ISBN1848328478 Author F. Lorraine Petre Year 2016 ISBN-10 1848328478 ISBN-13 9781848328471 Media Book Pages 256 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint Frontline Books Subtitle From Stalemate to Victory- The Battles of Eylau, Heilsberg and Friedland Place of Publication Barnsley Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.2742 Illustrations Illustrated with separate plate section. Short Title NAPOLEON S CAMPAIGN IN POLAND Language English Series Napoleonic Library Format Hardcover AU Release Date 2016-04-01 NZ Release Date 2016-04-01 UK Release Date 2016-04-01 Publication Date 2016-04-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137530093;

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