Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service with 1st Bn, Queen”s Royal Regiment he became art editor of the much-praised magazine Finding Out during the 1960s. He earned an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture; and illustrated more than 30 Osprey titles. Richard”s three children Adam, Jason, and Christa are all professionally active in various artistic disciplines. He died in 2010.
42 Ebooks por Haythornthwaite Philip Haythornthwaite
Philip Haythornthwaite: British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars
In an age when infantry units manoeuvred and fought in rigid blocks, the idea of encouraging initiative and allowing a unit to ”skirmish” was regarded as revolutionary and fell out of favour in the …
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€15.40
Philip Haythornthwaite: British Cavalryman 1792 1815
In the campaigns of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the deserved reputation of the British infantry has tended to overshadow the contribution of the cavalry, but in fact they did form a …
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€15.35
Philip Haythornthwaite: Nelson’s Navy
Despite the many celebrated victories of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, the role of the Royal Navy should never be overlooked. The ‘wooden walls’ formed the country’s first and most imp …
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€15.43
Philip Haythornthwaite: Frederick the Great s Army (1)
The Prussian army of King Frederick II, ‘the Great’, became so renowned as a result of its campaigns, principally during the Seven Years’ War, that it was regarded as a model for many of the other ar …
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€10.65
Philip Haythornthwaite: Frederick the Great’s Army (2)
Throughout the wars undertaken by Frederick the Great, probably his greatest resource was his infantry. It is a mark of the king’s determination that despite wars which almost destroyed both Prussia …
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€13.20
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleon’s Campaigns in Italy
In January 1794 the French ‘Army of Italy’ was commanded by General Dumerbion and he acknowledged a great debt to his 25-year-old commander of artillery Napoleon Bonaparte. The French Revolution had …
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€10.60
Philip Haythornthwaite: Frederick the Great’s Army (2)
Throughout the wars undertaken by Frederick the Great, probably his greatest resource was his infantry. It is a mark of the king’s determination that despite wars which almost destroyed both Prussia …
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€13.34
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleon’s Specialist Troops
Though less celebrated than the infantry and cavalry, Napoleon’s ‘specialist’ troops artillery, engineers and supporting services were indispensable elements without which no army could have operated …
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€13.31
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleon’s Guard Infantry (2)
This title looks at Napoleon’s Middle and Young Guard infantry. The seniority of Guard infantry was only established definitely in 1812 by the Guard’s chief of personnel, Courtois. The title ‘Young G …
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€13.38
Philip Haythornthwaite: Wellington’s Specialist Troops
The specialist troops of Wellington’s army played a crucial role in the success of the British Army. Though often understaffed and ineptly managed, the artillery, engineers, transport and commissaria …
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Inglês
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€13.27
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleon’s Specialist Troops
Though less celebrated than the infantry and cavalry, Napoleon’s ‘specialist’ troops artillery, engineers and supporting services were indispensable elements without which no army could have operated …
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Inglês
DRM
€13.43
Philip Haythornthwaite: Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)
In 1795 the Russian army was as vast as the territory from which it was drawn. The College of War calculated that the regular army amounted to 541, 741 men, plus 46, 601 enrolled cossacks, and at lea …
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€13.30
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleon’s Guard Infantry (2)
This title looks at Napoleon’s Middle and Young Guard infantry. The seniority of Guard infantry was only established definitely in 1812 by the Guard’s chief of personnel, Courtois. The title ‘Young G …
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Inglês
DRM
€13.34
Philip Haythornthwaite: Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napoleonic Wars. However, from the outset the cavalry’s higher command was less capable than its infantry co …
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€13.36
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleon’s Line Infantry
Napoleon’s line infantry was founded upon that of the Ancien R gime. A total re-organisation began on 1 January 1791 with the abolition of the old regimental titles, and over the next two years an in …
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Inglês
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€13.34
Philip Haythornthwaite: Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
The mounted troops of the Hapsburg Empire comprised one of the most powerful forces of the Napoleonic Wars. However, from the outset the cavalry’s higher command was less capable than its infantry co …
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Inglês
DRM
€13.41
Philip Haythornthwaite: Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
During the Napoleonic era, Russia possessed a vast force of cavalry, forming a greater percentage than that of most European armies. This stemmed partly from their service against the Turks, who had …
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Inglês
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€13.38
Philip Haythornthwaite: Corunna 1809
A fully illustrated and detailed account of the retreat to Corunna, one of the epic campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars.Late in 1808 Sir John Moore found himself virtually alone with his small British a …
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€17.42
Philip Haythornthwaite: Gallipoli 1915
A highly illustrated description of the battles, hardships and eventual evacuation that these men had to go through, in this comprehensive guide to the Gallipoli landings.The Gallipoli expedition of …
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€17.48
Philip Haythornthwaite: British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792 1815
The British Army that faced Napoleon in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action. Its cavalry and …
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Inglês
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€15.40
Philip Haythornthwaite: Borodino 1812
A highly illustrated account of the battle of Borodino, the most crucial action in Napoleon’s 1812 campaign in Russia.The battle of Borodino was one of the greatest encounters in European history, an …
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€16.52
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleonic Heavy Cavalry & Dragoon Tactics
During the Napoleonic Wars the supreme battlefield shock weapon was the heavy cavalry the French cuirassiers, and their British, Austrian, Prussian and Russian counterparts. Big men mounted on big ho …
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Inglês
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€15.42
Philip Haythornthwaite: Gallipoli 1915
A highly illustrated description of the battles, hardships and eventual evacuation that these men had to go through, in this comprehensive guide to the Gallipoli landings.The Gallipoli expedition of …
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Inglês
DRM
€17.36
Philip Haythornthwaite: British Cavalryman 1792 1815
In the campaigns of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the deserved reputation of the British infantry has tended to overshadow the contribution of the cavalry, but in fact they did form a …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€15.31
Philip Haythornthwaite: British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792 1815
The British Army that faced Napoleon in the Peninsula was small by continental standards, but it consistently out-fought larger French armies, never losing a major open-field action. Its cavalry and …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€15.43
Philip Haythornthwaite: Austrian Specialist Troops of the Napoleonic Wars
The specialist troops of the Austrian forces helped to secure Austria’s reputation as the most formidable of Napoleon’s continental enemies. Due largely to the efforts of Prince Liechtenstein, by the …
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€10.72
Philip Haythornthwaite: Frederick the Great’s Army (3)
Frederick the Great was not renowned as a great artillery enthusiast, however he did recognise the importance of artillery and greatly expanded the arm. Frederick was also aware of the value of stron …
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€10.68
Philip Haythornthwaite: Wellington’s Specialist Troops
The specialist troops of Wellington’s army played a crucial role in the success of the British Army. Though often understaffed and ineptly managed, the artillery, engineers, transport and commissaria …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€13.26
Philip Haythornthwaite: Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)
In 1795 the Russian army was as vast as the territory from which it was drawn. The College of War calculated that the regular army amounted to 541, 741 men, plus 46, 601 enrolled cossacks, and at lea …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€13.43
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleon’s Guard Infantry (1)
The concept of the bodyguard is as ancient as the practice of an individual assuming the leadership of a group or tribe. From the Companions of Alexander to the Varangians of Byzantium, bodies of lit …
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€10.60
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleon’s Line Infantry
Napoleon’s line infantry was founded upon that of the Ancien R gime. A total re-organisation began on 1 January 1791 with the abolition of the old regimental titles, and over the next two years an in …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€13.38
Philip Haythornthwaite: Russian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2)
During the Napoleonic era, Russia possessed a vast force of cavalry, forming a greater percentage than that of most European armies. This stemmed partly from their service against the Turks, who had …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€13.41
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleonic Heavy Cavalry & Dragoon Tactics
During the Napoleonic Wars the supreme battlefield shock weapon was the heavy cavalry the French cuirassiers, and their British, Austrian, Prussian and Russian counterparts. Big men mounted on big ho …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€15.40
Philip Haythornthwaite: British Light Infantry & Rifle Tactics of the Napoleonic Wars
In an age when infantry units manoeuvred and fought in rigid blocks, the idea of encouraging initiative and allowing a unit to ‘skirmish’ was regarded as revolutionary and fell out of favour in the y …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€15.40
Philip Haythornthwaite: Corunna 1809
A fully illustrated and detailed account of the retreat to Corunna, one of the epic campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars.Late in 1808 Sir John Moore found himself virtually alone with his small British a …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€17.41
Philip Haythornthwaite: Nelson’s Navy
Despite the many celebrated victories of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, the role of the Royal Navy should never be overlooked. The ‘wooden walls’ formed the country’s first and most imp …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€15.43
Philip Haythornthwaite: Borodino 1812
A highly illustrated account of the battle of Borodino, the most crucial action in Napoleon’s 1812 campaign in Russia.The battle of Borodino was one of the greatest encounters in European history, an …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€16.38
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleonic Light Cavalry Tactics
During the Napoleonic Wars all the major combatants fielded large numbers of light cavalry. These nimble, fast-moving regiments performed a variety of vital roles, from reconnaissance and keeping con …
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Inglês
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€15.31
Philip Haythornthwaite: Austrian Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1)
The most implacable of Napoleon’s continental enemies, at the outbreak of war Austria maintained a vast army, but one rooted firmly in the 18th century. Hampered by the inherent conservatism of the h …
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€10.66
Philip Haythornthwaite: Napoleonic Light Cavalry Tactics
During the Napoleonic Wars all the major combatants fielded large numbers of light cavalry. These nimble, fast-moving regiments performed a variety of vital roles, from reconnaissance and keeping con …
EPUB
Inglês
DRM
€15.40
Heuser Beatrice Heuser & Chandler David G Chandler: Napoleon’s Military Maxims
This classic work is a distillation of the knowledge, intuition and wisdom of one of history’s greatest military commanders.Napoleon’s success was built upon practical experience combined …
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€11.57
Heuser Beatrice Heuser & Chandler David G Chandler: Napoleon’s Military Maxims
This classic work is a distillation of the knowledge, intuition and wisdom of one of history’s greatest military commanders.Napoleon’s success was built upon practical experience combined …
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Inglês
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€11.56
