Bøker av Ronald Pawly

This work provides an exploration of the generals who planned, initiated and drew the course of World War I. It features famous generals such as Hindenburg whom the German passenger airship Hindenburg was named after.

Dressed in distinctive green uniforms and classically inspired copper helmets, the Dragoons of the Imperial Guard were raised in 1806 by the same criteria as other Guard units - by selection of picked, literate veterans from Line regiments who had six to ten years of service, and citations for bravery in at least two campaigns. The following year they were named Dragons de l'Impératrice in a unique compliment to the Empress Josephine. As a ceremonial regiment it enjoyed many privileges, but it also saw combat on a number of occasions, including the battles of Essling and Wagram (1809), the Russian campaign (1812, when it suffered severe losses), at Bautzen, Wachau and Leipzig (1813), in the 1814 Campaign of France, and at Ligny and Waterloo (1815).The unparalleled documentary and pictorial sources to which Ronald Pawly has access inform this, the latest volume in his unique English-language coverage of the cavalry of Napoleon's Imperial Guard. It includes a history of the unit's organisation and service, uniforms and equipment, drawn from the original manuscript correspondence of Napoleon and his senior officers, orders and inspection reports, which survive in the Paris archives to this day. Interspersed with material on the records of particular individuals - their promotions, wounds and deaths in action - and illustrated with uniform prints, photographs of portraits and colour plates covering all ranks and orders of dress, this is the definitive history of a legendary Napoleonic regiment.

Mounted upon their huge black horses, the Mounted Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard were the senior heavy cavalry unit of the French army and were never defeated in battle. Their long list of battle honours earned them the nicknames 'the Giants' and 'the Gods'. This title tells the story of this unit using documentary and pictorial sources.

The Dutch Army was a very important part of Wellington's army at Waterloo in 1815. This volume presents an exploration of Wellington's Dutch allies, and shows that despite criticism from the British, many units fought extremely well and defended some decisive points.

After the Russian campaign in 1812, Napoleon was desperate to form a new army to resist the Allied offensive in Germany. Short of cavalry, he levied four regiments of "Guards of Honour". This title details their history, organization and uniforms in the campaigns of 1813 and 1814.

A history of the hand-picked elite cavalry guard that served as Napoleon's close personal escort and were committed to the most dangerous areas of combat on the battlefield.

Napoleon's Polish Lancers of the Guard were unique in their appearance and in their loyalty. This book reveals their varied and colourful uniforms as well as their long and loyal service for the Bonaparte cause. It provides an insight into the fighting lives of the legendary Polish Lancers.

A study of the part of the Dutch-Belgian troops in Quatre Bras and Waterloo. A Napoleonic researcher presents the evidence regarding the Belgian units and explains their complex origins. The text is illustrated with monochrome studies and colour plates of troop uniforms.

Napoleon's military successes were due to a large degree to the efficiency of his command and control systems. These comprised the great and small imperial headquarters both staffed by members of the military and civil households. This title shows how their functions slotted together into a system.

Napoleon's last 'Campaign of France' in 1814 proved to be one of his most brilliant. He relied as never before on committing his elite Imperial Guard cavalry to battle. He raised three new regiments of crack "claireurs". Each regiment had its own style of uniform, but part of each was armed with lances.

Exploring the history of Napoleon's Mamelukes throughout the Napoleonic wars, this book features detailed illustrations that enhance the story of this extraordinary unit.

Following Elite 115 - which described the composition of Napoleon's military and civil 'households', and Marshal Berthier's army general headquarters - this title offers an intimate glimpse of the Emperor's entourage in the field during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815). Centred on the Waterloo campaign in 1815, it draws comparisons with his earlier triumphs. From the testimony of his trusted servants, the text draws a vivid picture of his daily routines on the march. Of particular interest are new details of Napoleon's tented camp HQ from 1812; and a further selection of the striking uniforms worn by his closest attendants.

One of the most famous regiments of Napoleon's cavalry, the (Dutch) 2nd Light Horse Lancers of the Imperial Guard were known as the Red Lancers from their scarlet uniforms. This work looks at their organization, uniforms, weapons and tactics in detail.

Carabiniers were the elite of the heavy horse, and fought in most of Napoleon's greatest battles from Austerlitz to Waterloo. This book incorporates research and striking illustrations to tell the story of these brave men and detail their uniforms and equipment.