RUSSIAN ARTILLERY 1787-1815

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The evolution of Russian Artillery is explored in great depth using the wonderful scale plans of Norman Swales. The artillery of Tsarina Catherine II was a mainly a collection of pieces left over from the Seven Years War. Tsar Paul I introduced much needed reform with a new artillery system that under his son, Tsar Alexander I, became the excellent M1805 Arakcheev system. This invaluable reference for the historian, model maker, and restorer of ordnance of this period. Includes 105 scale plans, 636 color illustrations including 435 drawings, 120 photos., 64 of models, 17 paintings, 10 orders of battle, and 69 tables.