Terry Crowdy: 11 books
Incomparable: A Collection of Essays
The formation and early history of Napoleon’s 9th Light Infantry Regiment
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2012
Osprey is pleased to present a collection of essays by T.E. Crowdy. Formed as a result of his research for 'Incomparable' (Osprey, September 2012) these supplementary essays provide readers with the early history of Napoleon's 9th Light Infantry Regiment, including the formation of the corps and its...
Deceiving Hitler
Double-Cross and Deception in World War II
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
In the war against Hitler, the Allies had to use every ounce of cunning and trickery that they possessed. Combining military deceptions with the double-agent network run by the intelligence services, they were able to send the enemy misleading information about Allied troops, plans and operations....
by Terry Crowdy, Susan Bavin
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2011
Donald Dean lied about his age to enlist in the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment and serve on the Western Front, where he worked his way up from Private to acting Captain. It was in the last weeks of the war, late in September 1918, that he won his VC for leading a platoon in the determined defense...
by Terry Crowdy
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2015
If not a field marshal's baton, what did Napoleon's soldiers really carry in their backpacks?
Napoleon's Infantry Handbook is an essential reference guide, filled with fascinating detail on the training, tactics, equipment, service and administration of Napoleon's infantry regiments. Based on...
The Enemy Within
A History of Spies, Spymasters and Espionage
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Separating myth from reality, The Enemy Within traces the history of espionage from its development in ancient times through to the end of the Cold War and beyond, shedding light on the clandestine activities that have so often tipped the balance in times of war. This detailed account delves into...
French Soldier in Egypt 1798–1801
The Army of the Orient
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2012
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...
by Terry Crowdy
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2012
The years immediately following the French Revolution of 1789 saw an extraordinary transformation of the French army. From a distrusted instrument of the feudal power of the king and nobility, it became the symbol of liberty and citizenship. The transition was complex and painful, as the remnants...
Incomparable
Napoleon’s 9th Light Infantry Regiment
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2012
An elite battalion under Louis XVI, the 9th Light Infantry regiment were with Napoleon from almost the beginning, turning the field at Marengo and breaking the Austrians. They then spent over a decade fighting their way across the continent, following Napoleon to the bitter end. Bringing their Eagle...
by Terry Crowdy
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2013
This title, a prequel to Warrior 57 French Napoleonic Infantryman 1803-15, concentrates on the period from the storming of the Bastille in 1789 until Bonaparte's election as Consul for Life in 1802. The meticulously researched text provides an authentic portrait of military life during the Revolution...
French Warship Crews 1789–1805
From the French Revolution to Trafalgar
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2012
This book gives a detailed and authentic account of the life and experiences of French warship crews from the Revolution up to Trafalgar. It describes the recruitment and composition of crews, the different duties performed and the living conditions they had to endure at sea. Their experiences of...
Marengo
The Victory That Placed the Crown of France on Napoleon's Head
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2018
On 14 June 1800 Napoleon Bonaparte fought his first battle as French head of state at Marengo in northern Italy. Unexpectedly attacked, Napoleon’s army fought one of the most intense battles of the French Revolutionary Wars. Forced to retreat, and threatened with encirclement, Napoleon saved his...