Greetings…
A question by Glen in my previous post prompted me to consider what were my “Go To” books for French Napoleonic uniforms…. And whether I had actually posted images of them.
It would appear I have not shown them all together on one post..
So here we go…
For useful and clear illustrations and information… All the above.
There are of course many more out there…but with these in your library I don’t think you can go far wrong.
As I unpack all my other books and bring them up from the cellar…
I shall put together a few more “ Go To “ collections…
Thanks to you Glen for giving me the inspiration…
All the best. Aly
Excellent recommendations! Elting's Swords around a Throne: Napoleon's Grand Armee provides a good supplement. Not strictly about uniforms alone, quite a bit of information can nevertheless be gleaned from the text although much of that is without actual illustrations. Definitely not the relatively quick reference provided the Osprey titles for example. Must dig those out and have a look at 'em again. It's been too many years.
ReplyDeleteKind Regards,
Stokes
(Michigan, USA)
Etling is indeed very good Stokes…
DeleteBut not something I would prop up on a painting desk 😁.
My ‘Library’ is very much divided up into Reference/Painting Guides or Reading books .
All the best. Aly
A good "go to" collection, pretty much covers it I would say.
ReplyDeleteThank you Donnie.
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Some nice-looking books there, Aly!
ReplyDeleteThank you Keith…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
I honestly find the whole Napoleonic uniform thing bewildering and complex. Any go to books for other periods?
ReplyDeleteNapoleonic uniforms can indeed be bewildering…
DeleteI tend to just find something I think is pretty and go with it 😁.
Once the books are all out the cellar I will put together a few more go to collections.
All the best. Aly
Lovely book Aly and useful references. I have too many Napoleonic books but nearly always find myself looking on the web 😂
ReplyDeleteThere is no such thing as too many Napoleonic books 🤣🤣🤣
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Some fine looking reference material there Aly.
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
You are The Book Man if ever there was one!
ReplyDeleteThank you David…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
These are classics, Aly. For me, Ospreys are first to grab since they are positioned right above my painting desk. For more French information on individual units, I always grab my two volume Knotels.
ReplyDeleteThe Ospreys are nice and light weight… Easy to prop up in front of you while you paint…
DeleteThe Knotels are indeed excellent when you need that deep dive…
All the best. Aly
Nice post, as I think I've said before, my wargaming hobby is a poor excuse to conceal my book addiction , my name's Iain and I'm a biblio addict! Got at least some of those books, must not try and get the rest!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain…
DeleteThere is indeed something very more-ish about books… And for me the research part of the hobby is just as important/enjoyable as the painting and the playing…
All the best. Aly
Interesting, a useful post - thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Warburton…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
It's getting to be a comfort (among people of a certain vintage) to see that books are still relevant. I'm surprised that the Funckens are not among them (or perhaps they are still to be unboxed?).
ReplyDeleteFor me books will always be relevant Ed…
DeleteYes I do have the Funckens …. Somewhere 🤣
All the best. Aly
Cheers, Aly!
ReplyDeleteMy go to uniform sources are:
Osprey (of course)
Keith Rocco’s Napoleonic Artbooks: ‘On Campaign in the Age of Napoleon’ and ‘Waterloo: Napoleon’s Last Army’
Elting and Knotel’s Napoleonic Uniforms (4 volumes): Great primary source!
The Waterloo Companion, Mark Adkin
Yup! I am with you on all those choices Glen…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
I have not seen the Paul Dawson book. Christmas present to myself perhaps???
ReplyDeleteAll the Dawson books are excellent David…
DeleteIt’s well worth looking at whats there…
I got most of mine on Amazon .
All the best. Aly
Amazon delivered next day which still amazes me. French Light Infantry and Artillery wrapped and under the tree.
DeleteThe Kindle version of Paul Pawson's book on Imperial Guard infantry is only 99p!
DeleteHello! Was wondering if you had any references you could share relating to the War of 1812 Connecticut cavalry unit "Humprysville Hussars". I currently run an online War of 1812 gaming community and in the current process of creating uniforms for new regiments.
ReplyDeleteHi there…
DeleteI do indeed have a lot of War of 1812 reference books…
Unfortunately not all of them are unpacked and back on their shelves…
I am sure have one which covers troops from Connecticut…
When I have rounded them all up I will post my ‘Go To’ selection.
All the best. Aly
Thanks a ton! Looking forward to seeing it!
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