Livre on osprey books. In 1795 the Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1) 1799-1814 : Infantry

In 1795 the Russian army was as vast as the territory from which it was drawn. The College of War calculated that the regular army amounted to 541,741 men, plus 46,601 enrolled cossacks, and at least a further 100,000 irregular cavalry which could be mobilised in time of war. Inspired by the icons paraded by their priests before battle, the Russian infantry were capable of astonishing feats and total, blind obedience to orders. Sir Robert Wilson, who campaigned with them, is often quoted: 'The infantry is generally composed of athletic men between the ages of 18 and 40, endowed with great bodily strength, but generally of short stature, with martial countenance and complexion; inured to extremes of weather and hardship; to the worst and scantiest food; to marches for days and nights, of four hours' repose and six hours' progress; accustomed to laborious toils, and the carriage of heavy burthens; ferocious, but disciplined; obstinately brave, and susceptible of enthusiastic excitements; devoted to their sovereign, their chief, and their country. Religious without being weakened by superstition; patient, docile, and obedient; possessing all the characteristics of a barbarian people, with the advantages engrafted by civilization.'.

Contents
The Russian Army
Organisation
Uniforms, Alexander I - Line Infantry
Jager Uniforms
Guard Uniform 1801-14
Opelchenie (Militia)
Colours
Plates

Key Features
Author(s) Philip J. Haythornthwaite
Publisher Osprey Publishing
Date of Publication 23/04/1987
Language(s) English
Format Paperback
ISBN-10 0850457378
ISBN-13 9780850457377
Genre Military History
Series Title Men-at-arms

Publication Data
Place of Publication Osprey
Country of Publication United Kingdom
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Content Note illustrations

Dimensions
Weight 187 g
Width 185 mm
Height 250 mm
Spine 13 mm
Pages 48

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