Napoleon's Marshals (Men at Arms Series, 87)

Napoleon's Marshals (Men at Arms Series, 87)

Much has been made of Napoleon's Marshals' personal rivalries, jealousies, greed and lust for power. They had every soldier's vices and virtues; they were glory-seeking, self-aggrandiazing and envious of social status. Napoleon's method of command was such that he expected his marshals to obey, not initiate; and he slowly set out to ensure that his senior officers became merely blind agents who executed his orders without hesitation, discussion or personal opinion. Emir Bukhari presents an account of these soldiers who, whilst far from brilliant strategists, nevertheless performed a vital role and were exceptional leaders of men during the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815).
Country USA
Brand Osprey
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 1979-03-22
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780850453058

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