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The wars of the french revolution and the napoleonic era lasted from 1792. This book provides a comprehensive guide to all the major armies of the napoleonic wars, of france, britain, austria, prussia, russia, spain and portugal. While correct information is one thing, being able to enjoy your studies is another. A jane austenmeetsbernard cornwell novel daily mail raw recruits march under the summer sun.
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