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Campaign Study

NARROW ESCAPE IN RUSSIA By Paul Austin

Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 was an attempt to force Tsar Alexander to rejoin the economic blockade against Britain. Despite winning every battle and capturing Moscow, instead of victory the French emperor found only a destroyed city and an unyielding Tsar. Forced to retreat for the first time since 1809, the Grande Armee began to disintegrate as the weather turned colder. Sensing an opportunity to destroy Napoleon's vaunted military machine, and perhaps to even capture the "little corporal," two Russian armies closed in for the kill. Without bridging equipment, the multi-national Grande Armee was unable to cross to cross the Berezina River. What happened next is presented in "word film" form, a collection of eye-witness accounts, by Paul Britten Austin, in an exclusive preview from the third volume in his 1812 series from Greenhill Books.




Cover: The narrow escape of the Grande Armee from Russia in 1812 is symbolized by Keith Rocco's illustration of a trumpeter of the Imperal Guard Chasseurs a Cheval chased by cossacks.

200th Anniversary

NAPOLEON TURNS DEFEAT INTO VICTORY

    By Todd Fisher
    Although victorious over three separate armies and in control of most of northern Italy, 27-year-old General Bonaparte would suffer his first defeat as yet another Austrian army marched south to reclaim this territory and relieve the besieged troops in Mantua. Todd Fisher presents the desperate fighting and Napoleon's ultimate triumph at Arcola in November 1796, in the fifth installment of this bicentennial series.

Collector's Sourcebook

A SURVEY OF RECENT UNIFORM PLATES

    By Stephen Ede-Borrett
    Images of the uniforms worn by the soldiers who fought against France are more difficult to find than those worn by Napoleon's veterans. Stephen Ede-Borrett reviews a new series of prints of Austrian, Russian, and Bavarian subjects, originally done 1811-1816. Other uniform plates now available are also covered in this illustrated survey.

Fashion and Culture

TEMPERANCE FOLLOWS EXCESS

    By Dr. Melanie Byrd
    French women's fashion was now influenced by Napoleon after he became Emperor in 1804. The Empire period was noted for its luxurious styles, especially in the elaborate court dress. Josephine, Napoleon's sisters, and many other women were able to indulge their desires for extravagance. Frashion designs also served an economic purpose and intended to help the French textile industry. The final installment of a three-part illustrated series by Dr. Melanie Byrd. Color illustrations by Holly Hess and Dr. Byrd.

Game Review

LA BATAILLE DES CORUNNA-ESPAGNOL

    Reviewed by Lieutenant Colonel Wilbur E. Gray
    This January 16th, 1809 battle was a 19th Century Dunkirk as the Royal Navy desperately raced against time to evacuate Moore's army in the face of determined French assaults. Game by Clash of Arms.

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