Terry Crowdy

French Soldier in Egypt 1798-1801 (eBook, PDF)

The Army of the Orient
Illustrator: Hook, Christa

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book concentrates on the dramatic experiences of Napoleon's Army of the Orient in Egypt and the Holy Land. The fighting of the Mamelukes and Turks are covered in depth, detailing desert combat, siege warfare, cavalry skirmishes and the suppression of uprisings. It examines the French treatment of prisoners as well as the fate of captured Frenchmen, and describes caring for the wounded, outbreaks of bubonic plague, and the terrible retreat from Acre in 1799, in accounts by the men who were there. The experiences of infantry, cavalry and sea soldiers of Napoleon's Army of the Orient are brought vividly back to life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. August 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781782002031
• Artikelnr.: 39505626

Autorenporträt

Terry Crowdy has long been fascinated by many aspects of military history and takes great pleasure delving into forgotten historical sources and seeking information that has eluded others. The author of a number of articles and books including The Enemy Within: A History of Espionage, and Military Misdemeanours: Corruption, incompetence, lust and downright stupidity. Terry lives in Kent, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction · Chronology · Assembling the expedition · Finding their sea
legs · Life on board · Marooned · Another world · Everyday life · Campaigns
and combat · Home · Colour plate commentary · Museums · Collecting ·
Re-enactment · Index