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'If ever there was a proof of the adage 'good things come in small packages', it is this small book about a short war ... If you are interested in the minor wars of the mid-nineteenth century, this reasonably priced softback is well worth adding to your collection.'--Miniature Wargames with Battlegames (05/01/2016)
The political phenomenon known as the 'Springtime of the Nations' swept through Europe in 1848, toppling thrones, forcing old autocratic regimes to grant constitutions to the people and bringing street fighting and large scale campaigns to cities and states across the continent. What is not generally known is that a precursor to these events had already taken place in the centre of Europe in the Alpine valleys of the collection of independent states known collectively as Switzerland. In November 1847, twelve of the Swiss cantons went to war with seven other cantons over the future of the country. The campaign lasted just three weeks, with only a few hundred casualties and ended with the establishment of the modern Swiss state we have today. If it had not ended so quickly it is likely that France, Austria and Prussia would have become involved, which would have led to a European-wide war. This book is unique in that it concentrates on the military aspects of this episode in history. As well as an outline of the campaign itself, it covers the strengths and organisation of each canton; in 1847 each was a separate state with its own army. Included are chapters on the uniforms of the canton's armies, their battle flags, weapons and distinguishing badges. The major battle of the war, at Gislikon (modern Gisikon), a small village with a strategic river crossing, just north of the city of Luzern, is treated in detail. As well as the general picture, individual soldiers' stories illustrate the combat techniques of the period. To compliment the text the book is well illustrated with a mixture of contemporary pictures, in colour and black and white, and also specially produced colour plates of Swiss canton uniforms and flags. So that the reader can follow the campaign, maps from official Swiss sources are included. Orders of battle for all the cantons and detailed orders of battle for the main action at Gislikon are also provided. This is the latest title in Helion's ground-breaking series of 19th Century studies, and will again appear in hardback as a strictly limited edition printing of 500 copies, each individually numbered and signed by the author on a decorative title page.
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Librería: Lazycat Books, Bishop Auckland, DURHA, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Brand new: 1st Edition. Number 434 of only 500 printed . Signed by author. The book is new, unread, and unused in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: BR53
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Librería: Paul Meekins Military & History Books, Stratford upon Avon, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. New hardback copies at a reduced price. Signed and Numbered limited edition, of 500 copies. ; Illustrations & maps. ; 91 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 78423
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Librería: Camilla's Bookshop, Eastbourne, SX, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Bound in perfect black cloth with bright, gilt titles to spine, this 2012 First and Limited Edition of 500 is FINE in FINE wrapper (unclipped). 1X/91pp with 14 Chapters, 9 Appendices, 6 Maps, Numerous illustrations, Annotated Bibliography and Index. Condition as new!. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0012725
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