Table of Contents
No. 34

April/May 1997


The French Art of War in the 1790s
Paddy Griffith examines the legacy of Napoleon in six areas.

The Truth About Kits and Togs
John Lander details the re-enacter's equipment in the 15th (King's) Light Dragoon (Hussars).

The Trophies of Bastia and Calvi
An illustrated look at the colors of these two islands' garrisons that were captured in 1794. By Stephen-Ede-Borrett.

A Soldier of the 71st
Jane Hoyle provides the madcap adventures of Thomas "Saucy Tom" Howell of the Highlanders.

Battles

    The Battle of Craonne
    Ian Barstow provides a scenario for the March 7th, 1814 battle, complete with map and order of battle.

    The Battle of Liebertwolkwitz
    Ian Barstow provides a scenario for the October 14th, 1813 battle. Includes a map.

    The Battle of Albuera
    David Marks recounts a tabletop miniatures battle staged by the Napoleonic Association. Map and OOB included.

Meeting Your Waterloo
Rifleman Moore reports on "Sharpe" Series Five, where Waterloo was filmed on location--in Turkey. Includes photos.

Miscellaneous Notes
Information on equipment in Quebec, 1811, by Keith Raynor.

Joachim Murat
Another installment in Ian Barstow's contining Fighting Marshals series profiles the King of Naples.

Book Reviews

Aide de Camp
The research column discusses intelligene gathering in the peninsula and exchanges information about Prussian infantry tactics.

Napoleonic Newsdesk

Dispatches
Letters to the Editor covering Cook's maneuverings articles, a look at the Napoleonic market for products, a re-enactment rebuttal, and much more.

The Last Thing...
Dave Watkins' editorial talks about the upcoming International Napoleonic Conference.

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