Austrian Commanders of the Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815 (Elite 101)

A concise and detailed account of the careers of more than 30 Austrian commanders, illustrated with period portraits and original colour-plates. Given the almost complete lack of information in English on Austrian military figures during the Napoleonic period, this book is particularly welcome. Roll on four or five more volumes, to include statesmen and politicians! Of particular note is the authors' remarks 'Contrary to the myth of rigid aristocratic conformity, the generals who led those armies were as diverse in origin and character as their regiments – some were princes of the blood, and some ex-rankers promoted for talent and courage.'
 
Contents
– Introduction – the composition and workings of the Austrian generalcy and staff
– The princes and nobles: Archduke Charles – Archduke Ferdinand – Prince Hohenzollern-Hechingen – Prince Johannes Lichtenstein – Duke of Saxe-Teschen – Prince Schwarzenberg
– The Westerners: Bellegarde – Frimont – Hiller – Wurmser
– The Easteners: Alvinczy – Kray – Melas – Vukassovich
– The Chiefs-of-Staff: Mack – Radetsky – Schmitt – Weyrother – Wimpffen – Zach
– The Anglo-Irish: Brady – O'Reilly – Swinburn.
 
Illustrated by Christopher Rothero.