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OverviewThis book was written to provide an in-depth study of the Danish and Norwegian armies of the Napoleonic Wars. The goal was to provide a working document which is as accurate as possible, covering the uniforms of these armies, their weapons and their evolution as well as their colours and a look at their basic tactics. Although this is principally a uniform book, historical background is also provided to place the details in their context. Most of the information contained in this volume is published in the English language for the first time. This third volume looks in depth principally at the Norwegian Army including the regular infantry, cavalry, including their Colours, Guidons and Standards and field artillery covering all aspects of their organisation, uniforms, arms and equipment as well as their Jægers, light infantry and ski troops. The specifically Norwegian cannon and limbers are also covered. Another subject covered by this volume is the numerous Norwegian and Danish volunteer and militias companies, some of whom were actively engaged on the field of battle. An in depth study of the Island of Bornholm is also included. This volume is illustrated with 54 original full colour plates. Unlike the few other works in English this book has been conducted with the assistance of respected Norwegian historians, as well as Danish and German historians.This book provides an in-depth study of the Danish and Norwegian armies of the Napoleonic Wars. The goal was to provide a working document which is as accurate as possible, covering the uniforms of these armies, their weapons and their evolution as well as their colors and a look at their basic tactics. AUTHOR: David Alan Wilson was born of mixed Irish, British and Scots origins and was educated at Greenshaw High School, in Surrey, England, specializing in the History of Art, ancient English literature, printing, technical drawing, sculpture, and painting. He worked in the wine trade, and in April 1974 he signed up for voluntary military service in C Squadron (The Sharpshooters), The Royal Yeomanry. After visiting France several times, he returned there definitely in 1977 to learn French in situ. This is where his passion for history and historical modeling really took off after he was introduced to Teddy Suren of Willie figures who not only taught him about sculpting, but also how to organize research. He became more and more interested in both civil and military history, with special interests in the Ancien Régime - including several years in an association of historical re-enactors, specialising in 18th century animations for historical sites - and Scandinavian history. He retired from full time work in June 2019 to devote more time to historical research and writing. 62 colour ills, 3 tables Full Product DetailsAuthor: David A. WilsonPublisher: Helion & Company Imprint: Helion & Company ISBN: 9781914059810ISBN 10: 1914059816 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 22 September 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""An excellent series is completed, in the humble view of this reviewer, with the best volume being the last. Highly recommended.""-- ""The Napoleon Series""" ""An excellent series is completed, in the humble view of this reviewer, with the best volume being the last. Highly recommended.""-- ""The Napoleon Series"" Author InformationDavid Alan Wilson was born in 1954 and was educated at Greenshaw High School specialising in. He then worked in the wine trade and in April 1974 he signed up for voluntary military service in C Squadron (The Sharpshooters), The Royal Yeomanry, Territorial Army; He has lived in France since 1977. Here his passion military history and modelling really took off, after he was introduced to Teddy Suren of Willie figures who not only taught him sculpting, but also how to organise research. His main interests are the armies of ancien regime Europe, and Napoleonic Scandinavia. He retired from full time work in June 2019 to devote more time to historical research and writing. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |