Great Regiments
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
From the thundering cavalry charges of Napoleonic Europe to the storied infantry battalions that shaped the modern world, Great Regiments by Vezio Melegari presents a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of the most celebrated military units in history. The book profiles legendary regiments drawn from armies across the globe, detailing their formation, their defining battles, and the distinctive traditions, uniforms, and esprit de corps that set them apart from ordinary fighting forces. Melegari writes with the passion of a seasoned military historian and the precision of a meticulous researcher, painting vivid portraits of the men and institutions that forged the destiny of nations. Each regiment's story becomes a lens through which broader themes of courage, loyalty, national identity, and martial excellence are examined, making this an indispensable volume for enthusiasts of military history. Whether one is drawn to the hussar regiments of the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the storied battalions of the British Army, Great Regiments leaves the reader with an abiding curiosity about the human drama that unfolds beneath the colours of war.
Author: Vezio Melegari
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
From the thundering cavalry charges of Napoleonic Europe to the storied infantry battalions that shaped the modern world, Great Regiments by Vezio Melegari presents a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of the most celebrated military units in history. The book profiles legendary regiments drawn from armies across the globe, detailing their formation, their defining battles, and the distinctive traditions, uniforms, and esprit de corps that set them apart from ordinary fighting forces. Melegari writes with the passion of a seasoned military historian and the precision of a meticulous researcher, painting vivid portraits of the men and institutions that forged the destiny of nations. Each regiment's story becomes a lens through which broader themes of courage, loyalty, national identity, and martial excellence are examined, making this an indispensable volume for enthusiasts of military history. Whether one is drawn to the hussar regiments of the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the storied battalions of the British Army, Great Regiments leaves the reader with an abiding curiosity about the human drama that unfolds beneath the colours of war.