Toulon 1793: Napoleon’s first great victory (Campaign, 153) - Softcover

Forczyk, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841769193 ISBN 13: 9781841769196

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

In August 1793 of the French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802), Republican France teetered on the brink of collapse. On every front her enemies' armies swept forward across her borders – the very survival of the Revolution itself was at stake. In Toulon, the strategically vital home port of France's Mediterranean fleet, a coup had overthrown the Republican government and handed over the city to the blockading British navy. In this, perhaps her darkest hour, France's saviour was at hand in the shape of a Captain of Artillery whose name all Europe would soon know - Napoleon Bonaparte. This title describes the Republican victory at Toulon that not only saved the Revolution but also saw the young Napoleon Bonaparte begin his meteoric rise to power.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.

About the Author:

Robert Forczyk has a BA in History from the University of Notre Dame, a MA from the University of Virginia and a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland. He is a retired US Army lieutenant colonel, having served in armour and intelligence roles. Dr Forczyk is a specialist in Asian and European military history. Currently, he is a consultant in the Washington, DC area.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1841769193
• ISBN 13: 9781841769196
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Hook Adam