A magnificent work on the Napoleonic period.

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José Manuél Rico Cortés (Mister JM) - Miniaturas JM

The detailed appendices are excellent as are the references, the bibliography and the glossary. This is an authoritative study and is the reference book of my choice in helping me to answer the many artillery-related enquiries of this period that I receive, I can praise it no higher.

The Fortress Study Group

In this study, the author looks at the development and use of artillery in the Napoleonic period. He examines Napoleon's own artillery, as well as that employed by his enemies and evaluates the gunners' contribution to the warfare of the period. By looking at particular battles in detail, the author shows how the effective employment of artillery could tip the scales of victory.

As well as uncovering many of the personalities involved, this book reveals much of the technical aspects of gunnery during the Napoleonic era - how guns were placed, their range, which calibres were preferred and how artillery operated. The author also examines the French artillery in detail, including that of Napoleon's Imperial Guard, and compares it to that of Great Britain, Russia and Austria.

Well illustrated with 26 monochrome illustrations, over 50 line drawings, the text also features 17 tables providing additional information on a variety of subjects such as Gribeauval artillery pieces and effectiveness of round shot. Further, there are 15 Appendices intended to help the reader follow the intricacies of late 18th and early 19th century artillery. A bibliography and an index round off a work which is both full of technical detail and yet a joy to read, which in itself is a rare combination.

Highly recommended.

Military Modelling Magazine - Stuart Asquith