Description

A key part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard were undoubtedly the Mamelukes – the bodyguard of Turkish cavalry which remained with his Mounted Chasseurs regiment throughout the First Empire.

For the first time in English, this book tells the Mamelukes' story, from Austerlitz to Waterloo. Quoting from the original nominal rolls and battle casualty returns, the author brings individual members of this extraordinary unit to life.

His text is illustrated with rare early engravings and paintings, and full-colour plates show the development of the unit's Turkish uniforms.

Table of Contents

Background history of the Mameluk corps pre-1801
Organization and structure, 1802
Uniforms and weapons
Campaign service under the empire
Disbandment and aftermath

Product details

Published Feb 20 2012
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781780964218
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations Colour plates; black & white illustrations.
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 429
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Ronald Pawly

Ronald Pawly, born in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1956, i…

Illustrator

Patrice Courcelle

Patrice Courcelle was born in northern France in 1…

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