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  • NAPOLEON’S DRAGOONS AND LANCERS
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    NAPOLEON’S DRAGOONS AND LANCERS
    PAUL L DAWSON
    Offers a detailed examination of the uniforms and equipment of Napoleon's dragoons and lancers, supported by archival research and vivid illustrations. Having their origins in the Army of Louis XIV, the dragoons were originally mounted infantry. During the wars of the 1e Empire, they became ‘jacks of all trade’ equally capable as fighting as battle cavalry, scouting or operatin...

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  • FRENCH INVASIONS OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND, 1797–1798
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    FRENCH INVASIONS OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND, 1797–1798
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    Not since 1066 – at least in popular myth – has an enemy force set foot on British soil. The Declaration of War with Revolutionary France in 1793 changed all that. In Ireland, the desire for home rule led Irish republicans to seek support from France and like-minded radicals in England. The scene was set for the most dangerous period in British history since William the Conquer...

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  • THE BATTLE AGAINST THE LUDDITES
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    THE BATTLE AGAINST THE LUDDITES
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    As the columns of French infantry marched up the slopes of the Mont St Jean at Waterloo, the British heavy cavalry, the Royal Scots Greys to the fore, crashed into the packed ranks of the enemy. This was not the first time the Greys had drawn their swords during the Napoleonic Wars – but it was their first against Napoleon's troops. Three years earlier they had attacked workers...

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  • THE BATTLE AGAINST SLAVERY
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    THE BATTLE AGAINST SLAVERY
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    The story of Rev. William Turner's 1776 abolitionist movement in the West Riding of Yorkshire and its effect on the rest of England—and the world. The Battle Against Slavery charts the story of Rev. Turner, members of his congregation, and the Rev. Christopher Wyvilla in their bid to abolish slavery both in the United Kingdom and abroad. Such became the influence of the West Ri...

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  • NAPOLEON'S PENINSULAR WAR
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    NAPOLEON'S PENINSULAR WAR
    PAUL L DAWSON
    A renowned historian captures the French experience of the Peninsular War through soldiers' unpublished memoirs and eyewitness accounts. While much has been written about the British campaigns of the Peninsular War, surprisingly little has been published in English on their opponents, the French. Now, using previously unseen material from the French army archives in Paris, Paul...

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  • BATTLE FOR PARIS 1815
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    BATTLE FOR PARIS 1815
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    "For anyone seeking a full understanding of the end of the Napoleonic era this book is a must read . . . [a] tour de force of research." — Clash of Steel   On the morning of 3 July 1815, the French General Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans, at the head of a brigade of dragoons, fired the last shots in the defense of Paris until the Franco-Prussian War sixty-five years later. Why did...

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  • NAPOLEON'S WATERLOO ARMY
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    NAPOLEON'S WATERLOO ARMY
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    The author of Waterloo: The Truth at Last "sheds new light on the campaign of 1815 and surely will satisfy all with an interest in the Napoleonic Era" ( The Napoleonic Historical Society Newsletter ).   When Napoleon returned to Paris after exile on the Island of Elba, he appealed to the European heads of state to be allowed to rule France in peace. His appeal was rejected and ...

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  • NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL GUARD UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. VOLUME 1
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    NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL GUARD UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. VOLUME 1
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    The author of Battle for Paris 1815 examines the uniforms and equipment of the infantry of Napoleon's Imperial Guard.   From its origins as the Consular Guard of the French Republic, and as Napoleon's personal bodyguard, the Imperial Guard developed into a force of all arms numbering almost 100,000 men. Used by Napoleon as his principal tactical reserve, the Guard was engaged o...

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  • NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL GUARD UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. VOLUME 2
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    NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL GUARD UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. VOLUME 2
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    The author of Battle for Paris 1815 examines the uniforms and equipment of the cavalry of Napoleon's Imperial Guard.   Few military formations have attracted more attention than Napoleon's Imperial Guard, and fewer still have been so extravagantly clothed and accoutered with the finest materials and the brightest colors. On both campaign and parade, the Guard, and especially th...

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  • WATERLOO: THE TRUTH AT LAST
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    WATERLOO: THE TRUTH AT LAST
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    During October 2016 Paul Dawson visited French archives in Paris to continue his research surrounding the events of the Napoleonic Wars. Some of the material he examined had never been accessed by researchers or historians before, the files involved having been sealed in 1816. These seals remained unbroken until Paul was given permission to break them to read the contents.Forge...

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  • WATERLOO: THE TRUTH AT LAST
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    WATERLOO: THE TRUTH AT LAST
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    During October 2016 Paul Dawson visited French archives in Paris to continue his research surrounding the events of the Napoleonic Wars. Some of the material he examined had never been accessed by researchers or historians before, the files involved having been sealed in 1816. These seals remained unbroken until Paul was given permission to break them to read the contents.Forge...

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  • MARSHAL NEY AT QUATRE BRAS
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    MARSHAL NEY AT QUATRE BRAS
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    Fought on 16 June 1815, two days before the Battle of Waterloo, the Battle of Quatre Bras has been described as a tactical Anglo-allied victory, but a French strategic victory. The French Marshal Ney was given command of the left wing of Napoleons army and ordered to seize the vital crossroads at Quatre Bras, as the prelude to an advance on Brussels. The crossroads was of strat...

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  • MARSHAL NEY AT QUATRE BRAS
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    MARSHAL NEY AT QUATRE BRAS
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    Fought on 16 June 1815, two days before the Battle of Waterloo, the Battle of Quatre Bras has been described as a tactical Anglo-allied victory, but a French strategic victory. The French Marshal Ney was given command of the left wing of Napoleons army and ordered to seize the vital crossroads at Quatre Bras, as the prelude to an advance on Brussels. The crossroads was of strat...

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  • NAPOLEON AND GROUCHY
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    NAPOLEON AND GROUCHY
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    One of the enduring controversies of the Waterloo campaign is the conduct of Marshal Grouchy. Given command of a third of Napoleons army and told to keep the Prussians from joining forces with Wellington, he failed to keep Wellington and Blcher apart with the result that Napoleon was overwhelmed at Waterloo. Grouchy, though, was not defeated. He kept his force together and retr...

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  • NAPOLEON AND GROUCHY
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    NAPOLEON AND GROUCHY
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    One of the enduring controversies of the Waterloo campaign is the conduct of Marshal Grouchy. Given command of a third of Napoleons army and told to keep the Prussians from joining forces with Wellington, he failed to keep Wellington and Blcher apart with the result that Napoleon was overwhelmed at Waterloo. Grouchy, though, was not defeated. He kept his force together and retr...

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  • BATTLE FOR PARIS 1815
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    BATTLE FOR PARIS 1815
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    “For anyone seeking a full understanding of the end of the Napoleonic era this book is a must read . . . [a] tour de force of research.” —Clash of Steel   On the morning of 3 July 1815, the French General Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans, at the head of a brigade of dragoons, fired the last shots in the defense of Paris until the Franco-Prussian War sixty-five years later. Why did ...

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  • NAPOLEON’S LINE INFANTRY – FROM THE BATTLE OF JENA TO THE INVASION OF IBERIA
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    NAPOLEON’S LINE INFANTRY – FROM THE BATTLE OF JENA TO THE INVASION OF IBERIA
    PAUL L DAWSON
    This book examines the uniforms and equipment of the backbone of the French army, the Line Infantry, at the height of its glory. The crushing defeat of the Prussian army at the twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt in 1806 was arguably the most impressive of all Napoleon’s many victories. This was followed in 1807 with the defeat of the Russians at Friedland, leaving Napoleon as t...

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  • RICHARD DUKE OF YORK, FATHER OF KINGS
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    RICHARD DUKE OF YORK, FATHER OF KINGS
    PAUL L DAWSON
    Richard of York, Father of Kings explores the life and legacy of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, shedding new light on his role in the Wars of the Roses and the events surrounding the Battle of Wakefield. While Richard III often dominates historical discussions, his father’s impact has been comparatively overlooked. The Battle of Wakefield in December 1460 marked a turni...

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  • NAPOLEON’S LINE INFANTRY – FROM THE INVASION OF RUSSIA TO WATERLOO
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    NAPOLEON’S LINE INFANTRY – FROM THE INVASION OF RUSSIA TO WATERLOO
    PAUL L DAWSON
    Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia marked a major turning point in his reign. His Grande Armée, consisting of over half a million men, was decimated within six months, leaving only about 10,000 survivors. The campaign cost over a million lives, including soldiers and civilians. Historian Paul Dawson examines the uniforms and equipment of the more than 120 regiments that partici...

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  • WINGS OVER ITALY
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    WINGS OVER ITALY
    PAUL L DAWSON
    In October 1941, 19-year-old Dennis Varey volunteered for the RAF, despite being in a reserved occupation as an engineer. The bombing of his hometown had pushed him to fight back. After basic training, he became an Observer in December 1941, and by June 1942, he was accepted for pilot training under the Empire Air Training Scheme. He trained in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), then mov...

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  • THE ARMIES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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    THE ARMIES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
    PAUL L DAWSON
    French Revolutionary army uniforms were diverse, strictly regulated, meticulously recorded, inspected, and visually documented before Napoleon. The Revolutionary period was marked by upheaval for France and its army. The early Republic’s military comprised former Royal Army members and revolutionary volunteers, reflecting diversity in their uniforms. Despite the chaos, records ...

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  • NAPOLEON'S ARMY AT AUSTERLITZ
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    NAPOLEON'S ARMY AT AUSTERLITZ
    PAUL L DAWSON
    "Surely a ‘must’ for any wargamer with a serious interest in the Grande Armée, and likely to remain the definitive work on the subject for the foreseeable future." – Miniature Wargames A snow-capped hill in modern day Czech Republic, dominated by a small church with black onion dome, stands on a field of battle that cemented Napoleon’s position as Emperor of the French. His thr...

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  • NAPOLEON'S HEAVY CAVALRY
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    NAPOLEON'S HEAVY CAVALRY
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    Offers a comprehensive study of the uniforms and evolution of Napoleon's cuirassiers and carabiniers, utilizing extensive archival research to accurately portray their clothing and equipment. Created during the Peace of Amiens, the nineteen regiments of cuirassiers that existed during the course of the 1e Empire were, after the Imperial Guard, perhaps the most famous and recogn...

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  • NAPOLEON'S HUSSARS & CHASSEURS
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    NAPOLEON'S HUSSARS & CHASSEURS
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    A definitive guide to the dress, weapons and accruements of the the 17 regiments of hussars and the 32 regiments of chasseurs à cheval. Small men, with big egos and moustaches, the hussars of Napoleon's army wore some of the most flamboyant and stylish uniforms of the epoch. The uniforms of the seventeen regiments of hussars are discussed in detail, along with the dress of thei...

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  • FRENCH INVASIONS OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND, 1797–1798
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    FRENCH INVASIONS OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND, 1797–1798
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    Not since 1066 – at least in popular myth – has an enemy force set foot on British soil. The Declaration of War with Revolutionary France in 1793 changed all that. In Ireland, the desire for home rule led Irish republicans to seek support from France and like-minded radicals in England. The scene was set for the most dangerous period in British history since William the Conquer...

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  • THE BATTLE AGAINST THE LUDDITES
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    THE BATTLE AGAINST THE LUDDITES
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    As the columns of French infantry marched up the slopes of the Mont St Jean at Waterloo, the British heavy cavalry, the Royal Scots Greys to the fore, crashed into the packed ranks of the enemy. This was not the first time the Greys had drawn their swords during the Napoleonic Wars – but it was their first against Napoleon's troops. Three years earlier they had attacked workers...

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  • FIGHTING NAPOLEON AT HOME
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    FIGHTING NAPOLEON AT HOME
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    From the sun-baked sierras of Spain, through the stormy waters off Cape Trafalgar to the muddy and bloody fields of Waterloo, Britain's soldiers and sailors were notching up victories which set the country on the path to becoming the greatest power on the planet. We like to imagine the country was unified against a common enemy, France, and the Tyrant of Europe – Napoleon. Yet ...

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  • FIGHTING NAPOLEON AT HOME
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    FIGHTING NAPOLEON AT HOME
    PAUL L. DAWSON
    From the sun-baked sierras of Spain, through the stormy waters off Cape Trafalgar to the muddy and bloody fields of Waterloo, Britain's soldiers and sailors were notching up victories which set the country on the path to becoming the greatest power on the planet. We like to imagine the country was unified against a common enemy, France, and the Tyrant of Europe – Napoleon. Yet ...

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