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The British Army go into battle with Osprey

... Osprey Assault body armour, that is. Come autumn, the existing Osprey tactical kit will be replaced with the new, lighter Assault design, intended to provide the soldier with the same level of protection, with less of the weight and cumbersome bulk. Intended specifically for troops on foot, the redesign comes about following experiences in Afghanistan, where foot patrols are more common due to the terrain and conditions...

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British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815

British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815

A clearly illustrated explanation of the war-winning tactics which destroyed Napoleon’s dream of European domination. The author compares tactical theories drawn from period manuals with eyewitness accounts, showing the realities of the troops’ experience on the battlefield.

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