"Osprey Men At Arms 499" Topic

Hi guys,
this is my first post on this page and I'm very happy to enter this new community.
My main area of interest is 19th century Latin America, in particular Paraguayan War and War of the Pacific.
Some months ago Osprey has published a MAA book on the "Armies of the War of the Triple Alliance"; I had the idea to buy it, but before I would like to read your opinions about it.
I'm sure that many of you have bought the book, so I would be very happy to read your reviews.
Thanks to all for your much appreciated answers!

I Have it, its a good primer, thought the Foundry book is superior as a uniform, orders of battle, history guide and To the Bitter End as a general book on the war. So essentially a cheap, color, alternative to these two books.

Our 19th Century Warfare and War-gaming July Theme was the war. You can find all the posts made on it (Essentially a wargamers primer) here

link

Thanks a lot KTravlos

I agree with KTravlos. The Osprey book is pretty good, Terry Hooker's book published by foundry is a gold mine, just no color plates.

Thomas Whigham's three-volume book "La Guerra de la Triple Alianza" is the best history of the war you will find. It is in Spanish, only the first volume is out in English.

I have two whole shelves full of books on the topic; some are good and some not so great.

Thanks a lot John!
I'll buy the Osprey book as soon as possible.
Wow, you are a great expert of the argument!
Actually I'm searching for information about the weapons used by Paraguay, but until now I found nothing.
Please could you help me? :)
I have only a few books on the argument and not the Foundry one; what I need to know is this:

1- Which muskets and carbines were used by the Paraguayan army?
2- Which artillery guns were used by the 4 armies involved in the war?

Every answer will be much appreciated, thanks a lot in advance!