The Russian Army in the Great Northern War 1700-21:

The Russian Army in the Great Northern War 1700-21: Organisation, Materiel, Training and Combat Experience, Uniforms (Century of the Soldier 1618-1721)

The book describes the armed forces of Peter the Great in its entirety, and covers in depth old Russian troops and irregulars, as well as Peterâ€™s new standing army (guards, infantry, dragoons, elite units and artillery) and his brand-new force(the navy, with sailing ships and galleys, and marines). Besides the staffing, organization and development of troops, the book gives detailed account of uniforms, weapons and other materiel (both conventional and unusual). Training is described using drill manuals and tactical instructions of the period, and fighting methods actually performed on the battlefield are described - based on firsthand accounts and period observations from Russian, Swedish and impartial sources. Pitched battles that often predominate in descriptions of early-18th century warfare are given their due in the book; however, linear tactics on the field were not the only - nor even the main - type of actions during the Great Northern War, so the author goes into details of the sieges, small war actions and riverine, lake and naval combats.

The author brings up materials that were unavailable to English-speaking readers and scholars so far, and the book not only contains the authorâ€™s own research, but is also based on the most recent works of other Russian scholars who specialize in various aspects of the Petrine military history; this makes the book a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of Peter the Greatâ€™s military force during the Great Northern War (1700-1721). The book is supplemented with numerous contemporary prints and paintings, photos of artifacts and recreated uniform kits, as well as specially commissioned artwork that has been created by an artist who is knowledgeable in details from that period.
Country USA
Brand Helion & Company
Manufacturer Helion and Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 8 colour plates, c 30 b/w ills., maps
ReleaseDate 2018-08-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781911512882

Country	USA
Brand	Helion & Company
Manufacturer	Helion and Company
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	8 colour plates, c 30 b/w ills., maps
ReleaseDate	2018-08-29
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781911512882

The Russian Army in the Great Northern War 1700-21: Organisation, Materiel, Training and Combat Experience, Uniforms (Century of the Soldier 1618-1721)

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