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The King’s German Legion
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The King's German Legion was the largest and most respected of the foreign corps which fought as integrated elements of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
The light and heavy cavalry, light and line infantry, and horse and foot artillery of the KGL made major contributions to Wellington's victories during the Peninsular War, and several units covered themselves with glory at Waterloo.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the KGL from its origins to its disbandment, including its uniforms, weapons, flags and standards. Meticulous illustrations offer unprecedented details of this impressive fighting force.
Table of Contents
The Organization of the Legion
The Battle History of the Legion
With Wellington in the Peninsula
Withdrawal: Autumn 1809
The 1810 Campaigns
1811: Barossa and Albuera
Massena's Withdrawal
1812: Year of Victories
1813: Into France
Operations in Northern Europe
The Year 1814
The End in the Mediterranean
Quatre Bras
The Legion at Waterloo
The Fall of La Haye Sainte
The Disbanding of the Legion
The Organisation of the Legion
Weapons
Hair and Beards
Flags and Standards
The Plates
Product details
| Published | Feb 20 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 50 |
| ISBN | 9781472801692 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w; 8 col |
| Series | Men-at-Arms |
| Short code | MAA 42 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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