Toulon 1793

Napoleon’s first great victory

AvRobert Forczyk

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

Del 153 i serien Campaign

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Beskrivning

In August 1793, revolutionary France was in a precarious position, surrounded by enemies. In Toulon, a coup had handed over the entire French fleet to the British navy. For France to survive, Toulon had to be retaken, and France's saviour materialised in the shape of Napoleon Bonaparte. He organised guns and batteries to bombard the Allied fleet and on 17 December 1793, when the French attacked, he was able to take one of the key Allied positions. This book describes the eventual French victory at Toulon which saved the Revolution and promoted the young Napoleon Bonaparte, beginning his meteoric rise to power and catalysing the effect on Europe during the rest of the nineteenth century.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-07-06
Mått:184 x 248 x 8 mm
Vikt:360 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Campaign
Antal sidor:96
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Hook, Adam, Hook, Adam (Illustrator)
ISBN:9781841769196

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Dr Robert A Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He is currently a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserves, and he has served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th Infantry Divisions and intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Adam Hook studied graphic design before beginning his career as an illustrator in 1983. He specialises in detailed historical reconstructions and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, the American Civil War and the American Revolution. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction; Chronology; Opposing Plans; Opposing Leaders; Opposing Armies; The defence of Toulon, August-September 1793; The siege begins, October 1793; The noose tightens, November 1793; The recapture of Toulon, December 1793; Aftermath; The Battlefield Today; Bibliography; Index