Yet no equivalent in English literature French

Light infantry himself as an elite, the equivalent for troops on foot hussars for the cavalry. His uniform and his organization were quite similar to those of the infantry line, but the quality of his recruitment and his training destined to the actions uncoordinated much more rewarding. His favorite fields were harassing enemy columns (targeting officers and flag bearers) and the hunting of retreating units, but she was also able to come together quickly to launch an office or form a defensive square.

This book presents a collection of beautiful plates and lots of interesting information, though sometimes dense manner presented. The largest square is obviously devoted to the presentation of the uniforms for the last royal troops and those of the Republic to the Empire. But there is also a (very) brief summary of combat tactics, rank insignia, flags, weapons and a fairly complete list of units each with a short historical note.
My main regret is that the "tactic" part is barely addressed. For example, the respective roles of the soldiers, hunters, riflemen and sappers are not explained. As often, the view of stewardship (counting buttons and colors of siding) eclipse that of the actors (how they fight and how lives between battles).