Napoleon's Women Camp Followers
Terry Crowdy, Christa Hook (Illustrator)
The cantinières who accompanied Napoleon's armies to war have an iconic status in the history of the Grande Armée. Sutler-women and laundresses were officially sanctioned members of the regiment performing a vital support role. In a period when the supply and pay services were haphazard, their canteen wagons and tents were a vital source of sustenance and served as the social hubs of the regiment. Although officially non-combatants, many of these women followed their regiments into battle, serving brandy to soldiers in the firing line, braving enemy fire. This book is a timely piece of social history, as well as a colourful new guide for modellers and re-enactors. Through meticulous research of unprecedented depth and accuracy, Terry Crowdy dispels the inaccurate portrayals that Napoleon's Women Camp Followers have suffered over the years to offer a fascinating look at these forgotten heroines.
Catégories:
Volume:
538
Année:
2021
Editeur::
Osprey Publishing
Langue:
english
Pages:
48
ISBN 10:
1472841964
ISBN 13:
9781472841964
Collection:
Men-at-Arms 538
Fichier:
EPUB, 17.27 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2021