Incomparable: Napoleon's 9th Light Infantry Regiment

Incomparable: Napoleon's 9th Light Infantry Regiment

by Terry Crowdy
Incomparable: Napoleon's 9th Light Infantry Regiment

Incomparable: Napoleon's 9th Light Infantry Regiment

by Terry Crowdy

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Overview

The meticulously researched story of one of the greatest regiments in Napoleonic history, the French 9th Light Infantry.

An elite battalion under Louis XVI, the 9th Light Infantry regiment were with Napoleon from almost the beginning, turning the field at Marengo and breaking the Austrians. They then spent over a decade fighting their way across the continent, following Napoleon to the bitter end.

Bringing their Eagle out of hiding when Napoleon returned from exile in 1815 they almost saved the day again, at Waterloo, spearheading a charge to rejoin Napoleon. But unlike at Marengo, they failed. Napoleon dubbed them 'Incomparable', and their story is extraordinary even by the standards of the dramatic and turbulent years in which they lived.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781782001843
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 09/20/2012
Series: General Military
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 416
File size: 10 MB

About the Author

Terry Crowdy is the author of a number of books on the French military during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. After participating in the bicentennial celebrations of Napoleon's early battles, Terry Crowdy began extensive research into the daily lives of soldiers of the periods, on land and at sea. In addition he has a keen interest in espionage subjects and has written on a number of 'Secret War' topics including The Enemy Within (2006), and Deceiving Hitler (2008). He lives in Kent and is a safety adviser for Historic Royal Palaces, the charity which manages the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington and several other former royal residences.
Terry Crowdy has long been fascinated by many aspects of military history and takes great pleasure delving into forgotten historical sources and seeking information that has eluded others. The author of a number of articles and books including The Enemy Within: A History of Espionage, and Military Misdemeanours: Corruption, incompetence, lust and downright stupidity. Terry lives in Kent, UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Glossary
List Of Images
Prologue: Autumn 1799

1 Esprit De Corps
2 The Army Of The Reserve
3 The Road To Piacenza
4 Marengo
5 An Incomparable Reputatio
6 Invasion Force
7 War On The Danube
8 The Ninth's Campaign In Prussia
9 The Broken Eagle
10 To The Rescue At Friedland
11 Disaster At Bailen
12 The Hill At Talavera
13 The Blockade Of Cadiz
14 Badajoz
15 Collapse
16 Where Is Grouchy?

Epilogue
Appendices
Endnotes
Select Bibliography
Index
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