French Artillery and the Gribeauval System: Volume 2 - 1786-1815 (Officers and Soldiers of)

I just added all three volumes of the series on French Artillery to my library. These books are, to say the least, the best possible reference currently available on the subject of Revolutionary and First Empire Artillery. Of particular interest was the wonderful coverage of the equipment of the bridging train. Finding specifics on those units has always been difficult. On the negative side, and it is minor, there are a few typos and what seem to be translation errors. One or two of the uniform descriptions seem to be a bit off. Regardless, these books are must have for modelers, uniformologists, reenactors and anyone with even a passing interest in the French Artillery of the period.Add these to your library along with Kevin Kiley's two volumes on the Artillery of the Napoleonic Wars and Stephen Sommerfield, Anthony and Paul Dawson's "Napoleonic Artillery". Do that, and you will have an excellent and accurate set of references to draw upon for any of your historical needs.

Really fine explanation of the progression of artillery & transport crews from revolutionary days through the end of the Napoleonic era. Plenty of uniform color plates showing the changes over the uniforms of both the foot & horse artillery units

very good book as expected full of amazing pictures.

The set is a complete source of excellent information about the subject.

Excellent uniform book. Great schematic artwork.

My second book in the artillery series. Excellent illustrations. An impressive series.

This title, like Volume one, is a great value for money. It is full of uniform images, flags, guns, standards and equipment. all in glorious colour. The text and images cover the development of French Mobile Artillery to Horse artillery, from 1792 to 1815. Of the many images and information offered, I found the Mobile Artillery Wurst (pages 40-41) very interesting. It displays the Wurst caisson with six gunners sitting on it and three mounted on the horses pulling it. Also interesting, is the images and information on 24pdr Howitzers (page 51), which the text states were unsuitable for campaigning in hilly country. Overall, a great book, containing so much and for so little, price wise. This is an excellent title for both Napoleonic enthusiast and wargamers. And there is the added bonus that volume 3 is said to be available at the end of March. I can't wait.

Superb follow up to the first volume. Lots of colour pictures illustrating uniforms uniforms and equipment. This would suit wargames, modellers and anyone with an interest in the armies of the napoleonic wars. Highly recommended.

great for my hobby

good book to add to the series

Excellent