Greentree, David, and David Campbell, Napoleon's Swiss Troops

Authors

Jeff Washburn, University of Idaho

Keywords

Napoleon, Swiss troops

Abstract

In Napoleon's Swiss Troops, authors David Greentree and David Campbell create a richly detailed monograph concerning Swiss soldiers who fought for Napoleon. The Swiss were considered elite units in Napoleon's armies and "would be often asked to save the day for the French troops alongside whom they fought" (p. 6). Utilizing exceptional artwork concerning the dress and attire of the Swiss as well as detailed graphs and explanations concerning the evolution and size of the Swiss contingency, Greentree and Campbell construct a robust fact book concerning the Swiss units within the Napoleonic military.

Recommended Citation

Washburn, Jeff (2013) "Greentree, David, and David Campbell, Napoleon's Swiss Troops," Swiss American Historical Society Review: Vol. 49: No. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sahs_review/vol49/iss1/9