"Fighting the French Revolution: The Great Vendée Rising " Topic

….of 1793

"In 1793 France was facing foreign invasion along its borders and a fierce political war was raging in Paris when a large-scale revolt, centered on the western Department of the Vendée, suddenly erupted, almost bringing the new-born French Republic to its knees.

The immediate trigger for this Great War of the Vendée, barely known outside of France, was the attempted imposition of conscription but the region seethed at the erosion of its traditional values and way of life. The persecution of the Catholic Church and killing of the king symbolized to the Vendéens how dangerous the new Republic had become; in a matter of weeks tens of thousands had flocked to fight for the ‘Catholic and Royal' cause…."

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Amicalement
Armand

Bought the book, almost done reading it. An excellent military history with detailed accounts of the battles, orders of battle, minibios of a lot of the commanders, maps. A must have if anyone plans on gaming this little known rising.

Ordered…'Banners of the King' has long been one of my favourite books. This one should nicely complement it.

I've got it but not had the chance to read it yet. Looks an interesting read, although I was hoping for more pics of locations and terrain and at least a page of two in colour. I don't know if the scenery and terrain has changed that much but I'm sure there must have some areas that may have stayed the same. The book only contains two small battlefield photos, the rest being made up of buildings and bridges were actions took place in some form. The battle maps look fine and I really am looking forward to reading it. As usual, it is just finding the time to so. I always thought being retired meant you had more time to spare. LOL

thanks, ordered as well.

Glad you like it boys!. (smile)

Amicalement
Armand

Does this book have any information on the dress/uniforms and weapons of the Vendean Royalists and Republican forces?

yes