The Napoleonic Wars saw almost two decades of brutal fighting, from the frozen wastelands of Russia to the wildness of the Peninsula, and from Egypt to the bloody battlefield of Waterloo. Fighting took place on an unprecedented scale across Europe, and over the entire period of the wars Napoleon led his Grand Armee and his allies against almost every European nation, and against varying coalitions. This book provides a comprehensive guide to all the major armies of the Napoleonic Wars, of France, Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, Spain and Portugal. Covering the changes experienced by the armies over the period, the author details the organization, infantry, cavalry, and artillery of each. With stunning original artwork of the often glorious uniforms worn into battle, period illustrations or the equipment used, and photographs, this is a beautiful and in-depth study of the armies that fought in the Napoleonic campaigns.

The Boeing 747-400 is the latest version of the airliner that changed the world. In many ways it is a new aircraft rather than a development of the jumbo jet that brought long distance air travel within the reach of the average citizen. With an outer shell that dates to the mid-1980s and an interior that reflects the digital revolution, many regard the 747-400 as the most majestic flying machine ever to grace the skies. This volume includes extensive technical information on the 747-400, including construction photos and details and illustrations from technical manuals. It also includes information on variants for the cargo industry and the military, including the Air Force's YAL-1, a platform for a prototype antiballistic-missile laser. An appendix includes all 91 built, listing type, line number, registration, and the operator.

Volume 8 in the "AirlinerTech" series describes and depicts the turbofan TriStar in great detail. In-depth discussion and illustrations of the TriStar's advance systems and state of the art safety features are explained and illustrated with the use of annotated photographs and diagrams, many from manufacturer's documents. Modifications to the L-1011 are described and illustrated including the UK Royal Air Force versions, the Flying Hospital, and a rocket launching version of the L-1011 which is used to put satellites into orbit. Pilot interviews are also included.