Reviews for Tactics and the Experience of Battle in the Age of Napoleon

The average rating for Tactics and the Experience of Battle in the Age of Napoleon based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-05-19 00:00:00 Sameer Kagade This book has really grown on me over time. I read this sometime ago, and have re-read this several times since gleaning more details from the text each and every time. It is concise, but not lacking in essential details. I find this book extremely useful in the process of developing wargames and rules, as some of the mechanics require some extensive research to fully comprehend the decision making and tactics of the time. This is an excellent source for folks looking to get a basic understanding of warfare of the Napoleonic period, and I highly recommend it. Comments on the Anglo/English-centric nature of the book are perhaps overly stating the tone of the book. I focus heavily on Austrians during this period, and the book was quite useful. The French are well covered, and Muir gives Napoleon a great deal more credit than many other authors from the English speaking world. I think Rory Muir does a fine job of balanced writing. I think this book is a must read, along with David Chandler's Campaigns of Napoleon, for anyone interested in this period of warfare.

Review # 2 was written on 2019-03-25 00:00:00 Jon Day An excellent view of the battle experience of the Napoleonic Wars, marred only by the fact that almost everything is based on the Peninsula. hence the experience is primarily British and French. While Portugese and Spanish both fought in the same campaigns, there is little from them. If you have not a particular interest in the period, the later chapters dealing with medical services and the aftermath of battle will be long and wearisome. Still, for those, such as myself, who desire to know the period in every way possible, it is a good addition.