The Russian Officer Corps of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic WarsSavas Beatie, 2005/01/19 - 528 ページ The Russian Officer Corps of The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, 1795–1815 features more than 800 detailed biographies of the commanders of that era. Foreword by Professor Donald H. Horward, Institute on Napoleon and the French Revolution, Florida State University Based upon years of research in Russian archives, historian Alexander Mikaberidze’s biographies include the subject’s place of birth, family history, educational background, a detailed description of his military service, his awards and promotions, wounds, transfers, commands, and other related information, including the date and place of his death and internment, if known. In addition, an introductory chapter presents in meticulous detail the organization of the Russian military, how it was trained, the educational and cultural background of the officer corps, its awards and their history and meaning, and much more. This outstanding overview is supported and enhanced by three dozen charts, tables, and graphics that illustrate the rich history of the Russian officer corps. This study also includes an annotated bibliography to help guide students of the period through the available Russian sources. Stunning in its scope and depth of coverage, The Russian Officer Corps is essential reading for historians, scholars, genealogists, hobbyists, war gamers, and anyone working or studying late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century European history. Every student of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, as well as every academic library, will find this impressive reference work of this momentous period of history absolutely indispensable. |
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12 January actions adjutant Alexander of Neva Anna 1st class April August Austerlitz awarded the Order Bagration Battalion battles Bautzen became chef became commander began service born Borodino Cadet Corps Campaign in Poland captain cavalry Chashniki Cossack Cuirassier Cuirassier Regiment Danubian Principalities distinguished Division Dragoon Regiment earned the Order enlisted ensign Eylau February fought Friedland garnered the Order George 3rd class George 4th class golden sword Grenadier Regiment Guard Preobrazhensk Regiment gubernia Guttstadt Heilsberg Hussar Regiment Infantry Regiment Ivanovich Jager Regiment July June Krasnyi later Leipzig lieutenant colonel Lutzen Maloyaroslavets March military Moscow Musketeer Regiment November Ochakov October Order of St participated Petersburg Poland Polotsk promoted to colonel promoted to lieutenant promoted to major rank received the Order Regiment on 12 retired rose Russian army Russo-Swedish Russo-Swedish War Russo-Turkish Russo-Turkish War seniority dating September 1813 served in Poland Shumla Silistra Smolensk Tarutino took command transferred Vitebsk Vladimir 3rd class Vyazma Vyborg