Unit Organizations and Orders of Battle of the Great Armies of Europe, 1853-1870

A historical study analyzing the composition, structure, and deployment of major European military forces during the mid-19th century, encompassing the Crimean War, Franco-Prussian War, Unification of Italy, 2nd Schleswig-Holstein War, Austro-Prussian War, Franco-Austrian War. Included details on individual units, regiments, divisions, and their command structures within each army.As an example, for the Crimean War this book provides Russian orders of battle for Alma, Balaclava, Inkerman, and Tchernaya, as well as a broader order of battle for Russian units activated for Crimean service. French orders of battle are given for Alma, Inkerman, and Tchernaya, and an Army of the Orient order of battle for fall 1855. British orders of battle are given for Alma, Balaclava, and Inkerman as well as for the British army in summer 1855. A Sardinian order of battle is given for Tchernaya, as well as for the Sardinian army in Crimea summer 1855. Nothing for the Turkish army. All of these orders of battle provide information to regimental level, though no numbers are given; TO&E information is provided for all of these. Title: Unit Organizations and Orders of Battle of the Great Armies of Europe, 1853-1870 Author Name: Brown, J W Location Published: Absinthe Press: 1994 Binding: softcover Book Condition: As New Pages: 80 Categories: Austro Prussian War 1866, Second Schleswig War 1864, Crimean War 1853-1856, Franco Prussian War 1870-1871 Seller ID: 1645