NAPOLEON'S ARMY AT AUSTERLITZ: Uniforms and Equipment of the Grande Armee at the Emperor's Greatest Battle

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Sets out to chart the story of the men who made up the Grand Armee. Incorporating eyewitness reports that have never been used in English or French histories, assesses if the army was indeed the best in the world. Analyzes the judgments of men like Grouchy, Oudinot, Ney, D'hautpoul and many other famous names. Critically re-examines the mythos and presents the judgment call made at the time about the army, that has ever since been overtly romanticized by both lovers and haters of Napoleon. Supported by an unrivaled collection of full color illustrations, many of which have never been published before, including images of original items of equipment that are held in both museums and private collections to which the author has been granted special access. Contains 200+ color illustrations.