Flags of the Napoleonic Wars (2): Colours, Standards and Guidons of Austria, Britain, Prussia and Russia vol 2

From the Liebfahne of Austria to the eagle and wreath of Russia, this fascinating work by Terence Wise explores in depth the flags, colours and guidons of the Napoleonic allies of Austria, Britain, Prussia and Russia. Packed with first class illustrations throughout, plus eight superb full page colour plates by Guigo Rosignoli together with extensive commentaries. This book is a must for anyone interested in this fascinating topic. Due to popular demand, strictly limited quantities of OspreyвЂTMs most wanted out of print Men-at-Arms, Vanguard and Elite titles are back in stock. As part of this initiative this book will be re-released in Jan. 2001 From the Liebfahne and Ordinrfahne of Austria, to the eagle and wreath of Russia, the flags of the Napoleonic Wars comprised a range of designs and colors. The second in a series of three volumes focusing on flags of the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), this book examines the patterns, colors and guidons of Austria, Britain, Prussia and Russia, offering a rare glimpse into an often-overlooked subject in Napoleonic history. The text is packed with illustrations throughout, including color plates, sketches and tables detailing flag variants, patterns and inspection colors. From the Liebfahne and Ordinärfahne of Austria, to the eagle and wreath of Russia, the flags of the Napoleonic Wars comprised a range of designs and colours. The second in a series of three volumes focusing on flags of the Napoleonic Wars, this book examines the patterns, colours and guidons of Austria, Britain, Prussia and Russia, offering a rare glimpse into an often-overlooked subject in Napoleonic history. The text is packed with illustrations throughout, including colour plates, sketches and tables detailing flag variants, patterns and inspection colours. An illustrated survey of the military Colours of France's enemies during the Napoleonic Wars. Included here are the flags of Imperial Russia, Hapsburg Austria, Britain and Prussia. Throughout this book the various parts of the flags are referred to by their correct terms; i.e. the part nearest the pole is known as the hoist, the opposite edge being the fly.