Napoleon Series Reviews: Uniform Plates & Studies


A-F G-L M-R S-Z	Chartrand, René *The Osprey Men-at-Arms* of René Chartrand** Reviewed by Kevin Kiley A brief overview of the volumes in the Men-at-Arms series written by René Chartrand... Chartrand, René & Courcelle, Patrice Émigré & Foreign Troops in British Service (1): 1793-1802. Reviewed by Yves Martin René Chartrand has been of late a prolific writer for Osprey and I do confess I eagerly wait for each new title he brings out... Coppens, Bernard & Courcelle, Patrice Les Armees de Waterloo Reviewed by Yves Martin. Coppens' style aims at reconstructing the way soldiers looked. The plates look a bit like card soldiers as they are all "at the ready." The real treat is that Coppens being a true historian and re-enactor he's gone to pains to understand what soldiers really wore. Elting, John R. and Knötel, Herbert Napoleonic Uniforms (2007 Edition) Reviewed by Robert Burnham An awesome illustrated reference to the uniforms of Napoleon's Grande Armée... Napoleonic Uniforms: The French Army. (Vols. I and II.) & Napoleonic Uniforms; Allies: Vassals and Enemies. (Vols. III and IV.) Reviewed by Kevin Kiley These four volumes are a must for any historian, uniformologist, collector, and painter of military miniatures, or any enthusiast of the Napoleonic period. Elting, John R. Military Uniforms in America, Years of Growth, 1796-1851 Reviewed by Kevin Kiley An excellent study of the uniforms of America by a dedicated group of experts... Forthoffer, Roger The Forthoffer Fiches Documentaires (Document files) Reviewed by Yves Martin Forthoffer provided exceptional work especially on the uniforms of Naples, Italy, and Westphalia. A man obsessed with precision and accuracy, he would not settle for a middle-of-the-road approach. Fournol, Henri RUEE: Recherche sur les Uniformes Etrangers de l'Empire Reviewed by Yves Martin Recherche sur les Uniformes Etrangers de l'Empire (or RUEE, which is synonymous in French for "Rush") was a group of passionate collectors and amateurs assembled itself in 1972 and 1973. Their purpose was to organize the research around non-French units and their uniforms during the Napoleonic period. Hollins, Dave Austrian Grenadiers and Infantry, 1788-1816 Reviewed by Kevin Kiley A new book from Osprey. Hourtoulle, Dr. F.G. The Uniform Plates of Dr. F.G. Hourtoulle Reviewed by Yves Martin Dr. F.G.Hourtoulle's Soldats et Uniformes du Premier Empire. Knötel, Herbert, and Elting, John R. Napoleonic Uniforms: The French Army. (Vols. I and II.) & Napoleonic Uniforms; Allies: Vassals and Enemies. (Vols. III and IV.) Reviewed by Kevin Kiley These four volumes are a must for any historian, uniformologist, collector, and painter of military miniatures, or any enthusiast of the Napoleonic period. Maughan, Stephen E. The Napoleonic Soldier Reviewed by Yves Martin I just hate when this happens: reviewing a book which is both pleasant in some parts to look at and with some good text, but also quite inadequate in many ways — ill fitting my own personal tastes. Nafziger, George The Napoleonic Studies Booklets Reviewed by Robert Burnham A nine volume set of books has been published that focus on the military of the minor states who participated in the Napoleonic Wars. Rawkins, W. J. The W. J. Rawkins Uniform Books Reviewed by Robert Burnham In the late 1970s and the early 1980s, W.J. Rawkins produced a series of uniform books on the various armies of the Napoleonic Wars. These books were unique because they covered most of the minor countries of the period. Rigo The Rigo Uniform Plates: "Le Plumet" Reviewed by Yves Martin This series highlights special uniforms, flags, standards and banners of an army, which for a generation stunned the world. Rousselot, Lucien (paintings), Ryan, Edward (Text) Napoleon's Elite Cavalry: Cavalry of the Imperial Guard, 1804-1815, the paintings of Lucien Rousselot Reviewed by Kevin Kiley A magnificent look by Rousselot, master illustrator of military uniforms, at the uniforms of the most colorful of Napoleon's soldiers, the elite cavalry units... Rousselot, Lucien (paintings), Ryan, Edward (Text) Napoleon's Elite Cavalry: Cavalry of the Imperial Guard, 1804-1815, the paintings of Lucien Rousselot Reviewed by Yves Martin Superb illustrations by Rousselot of Napoleon's Imperial Guard cavalry... Rousselot, Lucien The Rousselot Plates Reviewed by Yves Martin Each plate is in full color, size 32X24 cms folded opened up 32X48, with 4 page text included. Original plates were colored by hand-stencil. A first reprint was done as of 1978, but only for the 1st Empire period plates. A second reprint was done as of 1982 by "Le Hussard du Marais," a model soldier shop operating out of the Marais district in Paris. The purpose was to complement the first reprint. Due to the lack of success, this series was never completed. Umhey, Alfred. Napoleon's Last Grande Armée: Eyewitness Portraits From the 1813 Campaign Reviewed by Tony Broughton A must for anyone interested in uniforms of the Napoleonic period. Various Uniform Plates by 20th Century French Artists Reviewed by Yves Martin The following is a list of the most well-known series of uniform plates published in the latter part of the 20th Century. Vernet, Carle Uniforms of Napoleon's Army Reviewed by Robert Burnham A superb collection of uniform prints of Napoleon's Grande Armée.

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