On his return from the island of Elba in early 1815 Napoleon had to resurrect an army that had been greatly reduced during his exile from France. It was his last campaign. For more than two decades historian, researcher and author Paul L. Dawson delved into the archives of the French army, translating reams of original documents and reports related to the rebuilding of Napoleons Imperial Army in 1815. This book visually represents the results of that research, and describes the many variations of French uniforms hastily pressed into service by the harried quartermasters as they rushed to rebuild and refit an army that would end its life at Waterloo.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Dawson, Paul L./Rocco, Keith
Title
Napoleon's Last Army. Waterloo
Details
English text, 150 colour photos of contemporary uniforms, equipment and weapons from the holdings of three museums and seven private collections, colour reproductions of 64 soldier paintings by Keith Rocco, large format. 176 pages.
