The Art of War of Revolutionary France 1789-1802

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33 maps and diagrams & 40 illustrations & 26 tables & 6 x 9 & Comprehensive study of a crucial military period & New information on the generals of Revolutionary France Between the Fall of the Bastille and the Peace of Amiens French revolutionary armies scored resounding victories over the armies of Austria Prussia Britain and Spain. Paddy Griffith captures the verve and excitement of these campaigns which together demonstrated that French armies were the most powerful in the world even before Napoleons legendary Grande Arme. The period was in fact a major turning point in the history of warfare. This wide-ranging volume covers army organization operations in the various theaters of war the navy Representatives on Mission the governments relationship with the armies and armies in battle. Also examined are the important figures of the time including Dumouriez Jourdan Hoche and Carnot. Paddy Griffith was a senior lecturer in war studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for 16 years. He is the author of numerous articles and books on the history of warfare including Battle Tactics of the Western Front 1916-18 and The Viking Art of War.