John Franklin, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator)
Waterloo 1815 (1): Quatre Bras (Campaign)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472803634
- author:
- John Franklin, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 18.4 x 0.8 x 24.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Industrial Revolut
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Waterloo 1815: Quatre Bras is a detailed resource for understanding one of history's most pivotal battles. In this first volume of a three-part trilogy, John Franklin explores the events leading up to the Battle of Waterloo.
The story begins with an initial Allied force facing off against Marshal Ney's French Armée du Nord at the crossroads of Quatre Bras. A tactical stalemate ensued after Wellington successfully held off Ney's attacks, but ultimately retreated to new positions at a nearby village, setting the stage for the Battle of Waterloo.
With detailed maps and illustrations, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the events surrounding Quatre Bras, making it an essential resource for anyone studying the Battle of Waterloo.
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