Oliver Schmidt Author & Editor

Oliver Schmidt was born in 1964 and lives in Heidelberg, Germany: he has a particular interest in the Prussian army of the Napoleonic Wars, and also the armies of the unification of Germany. Currently working for Springer Publishing, Oliver is a keen re-enactor of the Napoleonic period. He has previously published numerous articles on the Prussian army, and was editor of the historical journal 'Circulaire' for several years. Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided award-winning illustrations for renowned publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began. For Osprey, he has previously illustrated New Vanguard 47, Viking Longship.