Download or read book Scandinavian Armies in the Napoleonic Wars written by Jack Cassin-Scott and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 1976-06-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 1807 Napoleon--well aware of the strategic importance of the Scandinavian nations--was convinced that he must incorporate both Denmark and Norway into his Continental System, either by aggressive diplomacy or by naked force. Having claimed neutrality to sustain its trading links, Scandinavia found itself pitted between two power-hungry nations: Britain and France. This book details the Scandinavian armies involved in the Napoleonic Wars, beginning with the siege of Copenhagen in 1807, to the fall of Denmark and the invasion of Norway in 1813. The text is accompanied by colour plates detailing the uniforms and equipment of the Scandinavian armies.