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About this book:
Armies of the Napoleonic Era provides a complete overview of the tactics, organization, uniforms, equipment, weapons, and actions fought during those dynamic years 1792-1815, when revolutionary France reshaped Europe before being forced back into a more conventional pattern of life. Technical data on the artillery of the various states include the chemical make-up of gunpowders, fuzes, and incendiary bombs; the dimensions, performances, and effects of cannons, howitzers and mortars, shot, shell, and canister; and the dimensions, calibre, and performance of muskets, carbines, rifles, and pistols. A wide selection of illustrations and diagrams complements this unique work, which will be of incalculable value as a reference work to serious students of the period, modelers, and wargamers. By Digby Smith. 272 page hardcover book with over 80 black & white illustrations.