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AUTHOR: Haythornthwaite, P
FORMAT: 48pp 40 Bw 8 col 248x184 Pb
Although light infantry tactics formed one of the cornerstones of
Napoleonic warfare, their employment was by no means restricted to Light
regiments. Thus, from the early 1800s if not before, the distinction between
Light and Line infantry was largely one of costume and tradition. One marked
difference from the Line infantry, however, was in the superior ésprit de corps
of the Light regiments. Their attitude of superiority was reinforced by their
different (and often more impressive) uniform, the theoretical difference in
role, and supposed superior training. Philip Haythornwaite examines their
uniforms in a volume including eight superb colour plates by Brian Fosten.
Contents: Organisation * Light Infantry Tactics * Uniforms *
Weapons and Equipment * Regiments of Light Infantry * Colour plates by
Bryan Fosten.
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