Jger (Paperback)

Paperback. Jaeger were Europe's first special operations forces, and their success on the battlefield was legendary. Yet, until now, no modern account of Austria's elite Jaeger troops in the 18th and 19th centuries has been available in either English or German.Written by a historian and a West Pointer with thirty-three years' service in the U.S. Army, including with paratroops, this book introduces readers to Austrian Jaeger arms, equipment, training and tactics, as well as their unique role in the Habsburg Empire's conflicts. Carefully illustrated, with many images never before published, Jaeger transcends the standard unit history. General readers of military history as well as arms and militaria collectors will find a comprehensive treatment of its subject in rich context, including: The emergence of the military Jaeger from a culture of hunting and rifled arms The place of Austrian Jaeger in the evolution of European light infantryJaeger in Austria's wars against Frederick the Great, Napoleon, Bismarck's Prussia and in the wars of Italian independenceJaeger firearms and edged weaponsAuthoritative information for collectors With Jaeger, a too-long neglected chapter in European military history emerges from relative obscurity, challenging conventional academic wisdom and popular historical fancy about the origins of European elite light infantry. Written by a historian and a West Pointer with thirty-three years' service in the U.S. Army, this comprehensive and illustrated book introduces readers to Austrian Jaeger arms, equipment, training and tactics, as well as their unique role in the Habsburg Empire's conflicts. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…