- Hardcover: 411 pages
- Publisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. (May 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0870527851
- ISBN-13: 978-0870527852
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,949,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A superb book that seamlessly guides you through how how war was waged in the age of Malborough, Vauban and Turenne. It brings together how the technology dictated the drill and from then on the battle tactics. Of use to military historians, re-enactment groups and wargamers. Highy recommended.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A "Must-Read" for serious students of 18th Century tactics
25 Jan 1997
Format:Paperback
The very fact that this book seems to have stirred up a nest of controversy speaks well of Brent Nosworthy's pioneering efforts in analyzing the "brass tacks" of 18th century military tactics. This is an exhaustive study of how the various national armies of the period deployed and fought in line of battle. Many of those elements normally associated with Napoleonic warfare had their genesis in the period from 1688 to 1793 including the effective use of skirmishers, columns of attack, and infantry squares.
Brent Nosworthy does a brilliant job of analyzing the similarities as well as differences between the tactics and drill regulations used by the great powers of Europe with special attention placed on the French, English, Austrian, and Prussian developments. From the introduction of cadenced marching (appearing very early in the Prussian system and much later in that of the French) to the various methods used to deploy from column into line and back, the details and problems confronting the armies of the time are discussed in great detail.
A series of diagrams at the end of the book complement the richly detailed text enabling the reader to gain new insights into the nuances of the 18th century firing line. For anyone who wishes to know why the Prussians under Frederick the Great marched so well or why the English volley was so effective, this book is a "must-read." Brent Nosworthy should be complemented for his thoroughness in using a mass of primary resources to produce such a useful work for the military historian, wargamer, and historical re-enactor alike! -James J. Mitchell
Brent Nosworthy does a brilliant job of analyzing the similarities as well as differences between the tactics and drill regulations used by the great powers of Europe with special attention placed on the French, English, Austrian, and Prussian developments. From the introduction of cadenced marching (appearing very early in the Prussian system and much later in that of the French) to the various methods used to deploy from column into line and back, the details and problems confronting the armies of the time are discussed in great detail.
A series of diagrams at the end of the book complement the richly detailed text enabling the reader to gain new insights into the nuances of the 18th century firing line. For anyone who wishes to know why the Prussians under Frederick the Great marched so well or why the English volley was so effective, this book is a "must-read." Brent Nosworthy should be complemented for his thoroughness in using a mass of primary resources to produce such a useful work for the military historian, wargamer, and historical re-enactor alike! -James J. Mitchell
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Classic Study
16 Jun 2004
Format:Paperback
Not many books on military history dare to cover such topics as troop deployment and formations. Most works on warfare from these periods tend to assume that the reader would not be interested in such topics. Mostly what we tend to read are strategic overviews, strategy and helpful hints on how to win battles from the military top 100 generals. But how many books really tell us what was technically involved in deploying regiments on to battlefield. Not many. But this is one of them.
Mr. Nosworthy has performed a valuable service in helping to re-define our understanding of 17th and 18th Century warfare. The book covers the period from 1685-1763, showing us the important military technological innovations that would change war forever. Most notably these were the introduction of the socket bayonet and the flintlock musket. While seemingly minor events by today's standards, these weapons would have far reaching influence on the battlefields of Europe and beyond. Their use forced a modernization of field tactics, which would have profound impact on the battlefield. Any serious student of the period who wants to learn the nuts and bolts of how Marlborough and Frederick the Great employed their armies successfully needs to read this book. There are also interesting chapters about the tactical experiments the French army was conducting in this period, which was destined to influence later Napoleonic warfare. Although out of print at the moment, keep your eyes on when this title might get re-printed. It's a classic of its kind and deserves to be in every serious collection on warfare. Try and get a copy from any second hand source or just read it in the library! Hopefully this one will get back into print soon!
Mr. Nosworthy has performed a valuable service in helping to re-define our understanding of 17th and 18th Century warfare. The book covers the period from 1685-1763, showing us the important military technological innovations that would change war forever. Most notably these were the introduction of the socket bayonet and the flintlock musket. While seemingly minor events by today's standards, these weapons would have far reaching influence on the battlefields of Europe and beyond. Their use forced a modernization of field tactics, which would have profound impact on the battlefield. Any serious student of the period who wants to learn the nuts and bolts of how Marlborough and Frederick the Great employed their armies successfully needs to read this book. There are also interesting chapters about the tactical experiments the French army was conducting in this period, which was destined to influence later Napoleonic warfare. Although out of print at the moment, keep your eyes on when this title might get re-printed. It's a classic of its kind and deserves to be in every serious collection on warfare. Try and get a copy from any second hand source or just read it in the library! Hopefully this one will get back into print soon!
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Definitive Study of 17th & 18th Century Warfare
7 Dec 2002
Format:Hardcover
Not many books on military history dare to cover such topics as troop deployment and formations. Most works on warfare from these periods tend to assume that the reader would not be interested in such topics. Mostly what we tend to read are strategic overviews, strategy and helpful hints on how to win battles from the military top 100 generals. But how many books really tell us what was techically involved in depolying regiments on to battlefield. Not many. But this is one of them.
Mr. Nosworthy has performed a valuable service in helping to re-define our understanding of 17th and 18th Century warfare. The book covers the period from 1685-1763, showing us the important military technological innovations that would change war forever. Most noteably these were the introduction of the socket bayonet and the flintlock musket. While seemingly minor events by today's standards, these weapons would have far reaching influence on the battlefields of Europe and beyond. Their use forced a modernization of field tactics which would have profound impact on the battlefield. Any serious student of the period who wants to learn the nuts and bolts of how Marlborough and Frederick the Great employed their armies successfully needs to read this book. There are also interesting chapters about the tactical experiments the French army was conducting in this period which was destined to influence later Napoleanic warfare. Although out of print at the moment, keep your eyes on when this title might get re-printed. It's a classic of its kind and deserves to be in every serious collection on warfare. Try and and get a copy from any second hand source or just read it in the library!
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