Napoleon's Overseas Army (Men at Arms Series, 211) - Softcover

Chartrand, René

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850459001 ISBN 13: 9780850459005

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1989

Synopsis

When the French Revolution broke out in 1789, France possessed numerous colonies spread over three continents. To defend and keep the peace in these territories, a small army of colonial troops, distinct from the metropolitan line regiments or marines, had existed since the days of Louis XIV. This book examines the history and uniforms of the often-overlooked French armies in Saint-Domingue, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St Lucia, Tobago, Ile-de-France, La Réunion, Pondichéry, Guiana, Senegal and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The text is backed by numerous illustrations offering a rare glimpse into dress and equipment of Napoleon's overseas army.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

From the Back Cover:

This Men-At-Arms Series by benefit of narrative and illustrations gives you an overview of Napoleon's overseas Army's uniforms, weapons and organization.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0850459001
• ISBN 13: 9780850459005
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Back Francis