French Napoleonic The French Imperial Guard 2. Cavalry 1804-1815 New Softcover Reference Book

**French Napoleonic The French Imperial Guard 2. Cavalry 1804-1815 New Softcover Reference Book** This softcover reference book provides a comprehensive study of the cavalry units within the French Imperial Guard during the Napoleonic era, specifically between 1804 and 1815. It covers organization, uniforms, equipment, and notable engagements of these elite units, which served as Napoleon’s personal guard and often played significant roles in major campaigns. The book includes detailed text, illustrations, and photographs that examine various regiments such as the Empress’s Dragoons, the Horse Grenadiers, and the Chasseurs à Cheval. Written for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts, the volume utilizes period sources and scholarly research to present accurate information on these formations, their command structure, and operational history.