Laurence Spring holds a degree in History from London University, and is the co-ordinator of the Russian Army Study Group, an organisation with a world-wide membership. An expert on Napoleonic Russian uniforms, he has worked on a translation of A V Viskovatov's seminal Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army.Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on diverse subjects. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

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Laurence Spring holds a degree in History from London University, and is the co-ordinator of the Russian Army Study Group, an organisation with a world-wide membership. An expert on Napoleonic Russian uniforms, he has worked on a translation of A V Viskovatov's seminal Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army.Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on diverse subjects. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

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• IntroductionChronologyEnlistmentTrainingAppearance and equipmentEveryday lifeExperience of battleColour plate commentaryMuseumsCollectingRe-enactmentIndex