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French Line Light and Foreign Regiments 1799-1815: A Comprehensive Guide

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By John R. Elting

French Line Light and Foreign Regiments 1799–1815: A Comprehensive Guide is the definitive reference work on the French army during the Napoleonic Wars, providing detailed information on every unit that served during this period.

Napoleon's Infantry: French Line, Light and Foreign Regiments 1799–1815

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	159 pages

The book is divided into three main sections:

The first section covers the line infantry regiments, which formed the backbone of the French army.
The second section covers the light infantry regiments, which were used for scouting, skirmishing, and other specialized tasks.
The third section covers the foreign regiments, which were made up of soldiers from all over Europe who had joined the French army.

Each section includes detailed information on the organization, uniforms, equipment, and history of each regiment. The book also includes a number of appendices, which provide additional information on the French army during the Napoleonic Wars.

French Line Light and Foreign Regiments 1799–1815: A Comprehensive Guide is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars. It is a valuable resource for historians, collectors, and wargamers alike.

The Line Infantry Regiments
The Light Infantry Regiments
The Foreign Regiments
Appendices

Reviews

"French Line Light and Foreign Regiments 1799–1815: A Comprehensive Guide is the definitive reference work on the French army during the Napoleonic Wars. It is a valuable resource for historians, collectors, and wargamers alike."—The Napoleonic Wars Magazine

"Elting's book is a must-have for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars. It is a comprehensive and well-researched work that provides a wealth of information on the French army."—The Journal of Military History

About the Author

John R. Elting was a historian and author who specialized in the Napoleonic Wars. He wrote a number of books on the subject, including Swords Around a Throne: Napoleon's Grande Armee and European Coalition, 1804–1814 and Napoleonic Uniforms: Infantry and Line Cavalry.