Napoleon's Military Machine: 1988 hardback plus dust jacket

Author: Philip J Haythornthwaite

Publisher: Guild Publishing

Year published: 1988

Pagination: Large format, 200pp, 200 ills including 8pp in colour

Condition: Good in chipped d/w

That Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military commanders in history is not in doubt. This is the story of how Napoleon transformed the ragged armies of the French Revolutionary Wars into the most efficient and professional military body in Europe at the time. It discusses his tactics and innovations and his campaigns, and looks at his use of Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry and the Imperial Guard