By the time of his death in 1725 Peter the Great had placed Russia among the foremost European powers, and had created a military system that has infuenced the European balance of power until the present day. In this companion volume to Men-at-Arms 260, Peter the Great's Army 1: Infantry, Angus Konstam discusses Tsar Peter's cavalry, both the regular troops and irregular forces such as the Cossacks, exploring their composition and effectiveness, and also outlines the development of the Russian train of artillery. The Author's text is complemented by a multitude of illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by David Rickman.
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This volume details the uniforms and insignia of Peter the Great's cavalry during the period when he transformed Russia's army into a modern fighting force.
Introduction · Chronology · The Cavalry Before Peter · Dragoons · Cavalry Standards · Guard Cavalry · Light Cavalry · Cossacks · Artillery · Military Administration · The Plates
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781855323483
Publisert
1993-11-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Vekt
172 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
5 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
48
Forfatter
Illustratør