Table of Contents

Introduction: Germany in 1814 – Prussia’s acquisitions at the Congress of Vienna – the German states of the new Confederation
Preparations for war – Napoleon’s return from Elba – formation of the Army of the Lower Rhine – the North German Army Corps
The army at the outbreak of hostilities – the men, their background, their motivation, their leaders
Uniforms and equipment – detailed descriptions from regimental sources
Drill and training – how the 1815 Regulations were amended for the reorganised army – the non-Prussian contingents
The army in battle – selected excerpts from after-action reports
Bibliography
Plate commentaries
Index

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Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and a host of archival illustrations, a study of the appearance and performance of the units of Blücher’s army during the momentous Hundred Days battles that finally toppled Napoleon.

About the Author

Peter Hofschroer is a qualified historian and linguist specializing in the Napoleonic Wars. His two volume work 1815: The Waterloo Campaign received the 1999 Napoleonic Society of America Literary Award. He is a well-known contributor to various academic and hobby magazines, is a fellow of the International Napoleonic Society and has been twice awarded the Bismarck Memorial Medal. His previous works for Osprey include Campaign 25: Leipzig 1813. Gerry Embleton has been a leading illustrator and researcher of historical costume since the 1970s, and has illustrated and written Osprey titles on a wide range of subjects for more than 20 years. He is an internationally respected authority on 15th and 18th century costumes in particular.