Little has been written about the defense of the Kingdom of Northern Italy, and this is the first study in English to detail the two-year conflict (1813-1814) within the larger context of the Napoleonic Wars. The French commander responsible for the defense was Eugene Beauharnais, stepson of Napoleon and son-in-law of the King of Bavaria. Outnumbered three to one, Beauharnais fought an outstanding defensive campaign, covering all of Napoleon's southern front while Napoleon faced off against the main allied armies as they invaded France.
This was only Beauharnais's third command, and as a result of his less than stellar performance in his two earlier posts, he had acquired a poor reputation as a leader. Nafziger and Gioannini explain, however, that in this instance Beauharnais proved himself once and for all as the commander of an independent army, defending one of the most important parts of the French Napoleonic Empire. He made full use of geography, keeping his army in being, rather than risking it to seek a decision in the field. Because his stepson held the plains of Italy, Napoleon was able to concentrate his energies upon the evacuation of Germany and to demonstrate his military prowess in France.

The Defense of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Northern Italy, 1813-1814

History

Nafziger, George. F.

Gioannini, Marco

Europe

Praeger

Islam at War: A History

The word Islam means Peace, but for nearly 1,400 years its adherents have waged war―frequently on the grandest and most successful scales in history. This book introduces some of Islam's greatest military figures and analyzes significant events that are shaping the modern world. Nafziger and Walton detail the rich and diverse military histories of dozens of empires, nations, tribes, clans, and peoples.
Militant Islamists viewed the events of September 11, 2001, as merely one more step in an ongoing military campaign against the West and the United States. Major events in this ongoing war include the great Arab conquests in the Middle East and the Iberian Peninsula, the Crusades, Muslim India, the Seljuq and Ottoman Empires, naval warfare, colonialism, and the numerous military actions of modern Muslim states. The word Islam means Peace, but for nearly 1,400 years its adherents have waged war―frequently on the grandest and most successful scales in history. This book introduces some of Islam's greatest military figures and analyzes significant events that are shaping the modern world.
Nafziger and Walton detail the rich and diverse military histories of dozens of empires, nations, tribes, clans, and peoples. They make a special effort to outline the military history of the Quran and show how Islamic theology justifies military effort. With considerable discussion of the military aspects of terrorism, this overview will provide the general reader with background information and analysis of parts of the world that are likely to remain a battleground for years to come.

Walton, Mark W.

Military

The word Islam means Peace, but for nearly 1,400 years its adherents have waged war―frequently on the grandest and most successful scales in history. This book introduces some of Islam's greatest military figures and analyzes significant events that are shaping the modern world. Nafziger and Walton detail the rich and diverse military histories of dozens of empires, nations, tribes, clans, and peoples.Militant Islamists viewed the events of September 11, 2001, as merely one more step in an ongoing military campaign against the West and the United States. Major events in this ongoing war include the great Arab conquests in the Middle East and the Iberian Peninsula, the Crusades, Muslim India, the Seljuq and Ottoman Empires, naval warfare, colonialism, and the numerous military actions of modern Muslim states. The word Islam means Peace, but for nearly 1,400 years its adherents have waged war―frequently on the grandest and most successful scales in history. This book introduces some of Islam's greatest military figures and analyzes significant events that are shaping the modern world.Nafziger and Walton detail the rich and diverse military histories of dozens of empires, nations, tribes, clans, and peoples. They make a special effort to outline the military history of the Quran and show how Islamic theology justifies military effort. With considerable discussion of the military aspects of terrorism, this overview will provide the general reader with background information and analysis of parts of the world that are likely to remain a battleground for years to come.

Reference

The author covers one of the most explosive and most exciting periods of world history, spanning the time from the eruption of the French Revolution through the end of the Napoleonic wars (1789-1815). These twenty-six years of history saw the birth of nationalism and Western democracy, economic crisis and political convulsion, the growth of industrialism, the death of ancient traditions, and the birth and break-up of empire. It was the time of Napoleon, who gave his name to this period of tremendous change: the period in which the roots of modern Europe were planted. This work is intended as a broad review, devoting a majority of its attention to the military and political events and personalities of the period, while also surveying the major artistic, social and cultural events and personalities that formed this period.

Historical Dictionary of the Napoleonic Era (Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras)

Scarecrow Press

The A to Z of the Napoleonic Era covers one of the most explosive and most exciting periods of world history, spanning the time from the eruption of the French Revolution through the end of the Napoleonic wars (1789-1815). These 26 years of history saw the birth of nationalism and Western democracy, economic crisis and political convulsion, the growth of industrialism, the death of ancient traditions, and the birth and break-up of empire. It was the time of Napoleon, who gave his name to this period of tremendous change: the period in which the roots of modern Europe were planted.This work is intended as a broad review, devoting a majority of its attention to the military and political events and personalities of the period, while also surveying the major artistic, social and cultural events and personalities that formed this period.

The A to Z of the Napoleonic Era (The A to Z Guide Series, 144) (Volume 144)

The third volume in an acclaimed series, giving the most detailed tables of organization available for the Waffen SS, foreign volunteers and Luftwaffe and naval ground units.

The German Order Of Battle: Waffen SS And Other Units In World War II

Da Capo Press

Imperial Bayonets examines the methods for infantry, cavalry and artillery fighting on a battery, battalion, regiment, brigade and army level during the Napoleonic period. The drill systems of the French, British, Russian, Prussian and Austrian armies, as laid down in the official regulations of the time, are fully explained. Having researched more than sixty contemporary drill regulations, and as many other documents of the period, the author is able to provide a full record of the tactics of manoeuvre in the Napoleonic era. Whereas the original sources are difficult to understand (including those written in English) and poorly illustrated, Imperial Bayonets is a model of clarity and contains more than ninety illustrations of manoeuvres.The system of warfare between 1792 and 1815 was unique in many respects, and formed the basis for the evolution of warfare in the years to come. But owing to the lack of accurate technical data in print many people today are left with misconceptions about how the system worked. This invaluable book fills the gap in information and will be indispensable for historians, wargamers and those who want to know how the armies of the Napoleonic period manoeuvred.

Imperial Bayonets: Tactics of the Napoleonic Battery, Battalion and Brigade As Found in Contemporary Regulations

Greenhill Pr

This reference work details the exact composition of German panzer and artillery forces in World War II and charts the formation and organization of those units throughout that conflict. Based on German military documents and exhaustively researched by a leading expert on military organization, this is a comprehensive directory to a key element of the Wehrmacht and of German military forces. With an analysis of the evolution of the panzer arm in the 1920s and 1930s, and the conflicting pressures and policies directing that process, this book is an authoritative contribution to our understanding of the forces that played a key role in the Third Reich's drive to conquer Europe.

The German Order of Battle, Vol. 1: Panzers and Artillery in World War II

Greenhill Books/Lionel Leventhal

608 pages 8 x 10 * Comprehensive examination of all German infantry units * A monumental study of the organization of the German Wehrmacht 
The infantryman was the backbone of the German Wehrmacht in World War II and the difference between success and failure was often decided by the common foot soldier. In this authoritative study, George Nafziger examines unit structures from divisional to company level. Based on extensive research into primary Allied and Axis documents and sources, this valuable reference work is a comprehensive directory to a key element of the Wehrmacht and of the German military machine. 
The German Order of Battle: Infantry in World War II identifies each infantry unit operating between 1939 and 1945, and details the organization and precise composition of the formation. 
George F. Nafziger is a foremost historian specializing in military organization with special emphasis on World War II and the Napoleonic period. His books include The German Order of Battle: Panzers and Artillery in World War II (1-85367-359-5).

The German Order of Battle, Vol. 2: Infantry in World War II

Widely-regarded as one of America’s greatest historians, Dodge’s work on Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812 is without parallel for scholarship or psychological sophistication. Beginning with Napoleon’s doomed march on Russia, Dodge traces Napoleon’s state of mind and the factors behind his decisions using personal letters and genuine reports. How could Napoleon, such a proficient strategist, have led his army into such an atrocious situation and underestimated the severity of the Russian winter? In one of the most imposing invasions ever attempted – Napoleon could draw upon 600,000 men and 250,000 horses – the Grande Armee’s success seemed inevitable. Few could imagine that only 100,000 would reach Moscow and all without having achieved the decisive battle that Napoleon sought – one of the greatest disasters of military history was in the making. Dodge sheds new light on Napoleon’s character as a soldier by focusing on his personal matters and behavior, putting aside his political concerns. The narrative provides the perfect introduction for those who want to learn more about Napoleon and the disastrous winter of 1812, as well as for the more seasoned Napoleonic scholar.

Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

Dodge, Theodore Ayrault

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Nafziger, George. F.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Nafziger, George. F.

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Nafziger, George. F.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

The Defense of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Northern Italy, 1813-1814

Islam at War: A History

Islam at War: A History

Historical Dictionary of the Napoleonic Era (Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras)

The A to Z of the Napoleonic Era (The A to Z Guide Series, 144) (Volume 144)

The German Order Of Battle: Waffen SS And Other Units In World War II

Imperial Bayonets: Tactics of the Napoleonic Battery, Battalion and Brigade As Found in Contemporary Regulations

The German Order of Battle, Vol. 1: Panzers and Artillery in World War II

The German Order of Battle, Vol. 2: Infantry in World War II

Napoleon's Invasion of Russia