Hussey, John

Waterloo: The Campaign of 1815. Volume I: From Elba to Ligny and Quatre Bras

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ISBN 13:
9781784384944
author:
Hussey, John
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pen and Sword
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
736
Dimensions:
6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)
Genre:
Government Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£17.58

Description

Waterloo: the Campaign Of 1815 Volume I - from Elba to Ligny and Quatre Bras This comprehensive two-volume set provides a groundbreaking analysis of the Waterloo campaign, shedding new light on the complex web of alliances and strategies that led to the decisive battle. Drawing on a detailed examination of sources in four languages, the author offers a nuanced understanding of the political tensions between the Allies and their resolution, as well as the logistical challenges of feeding and paying the vast army assembled in Belgium. The first volume focuses on the events leading up to the battle, including the slow and discordant movements of the Allied forces beyond the Rhine, which allowed Napoleon to seize the initiative. The author also examines Napoleon's operational plan and the mistakes made by his commander, Soult, in executing it. The book concludes with a vivid account of the fighting on the first day, 15 June, and the joint battles of Ligny and Quatre Bras the next day. Through a combination of accounts from both sides, this volume provides a detailed and engaging portrayal of the Waterloo campaign, offering insights into the tactics, strategies, and personalities that shaped one of the most pivotal battles in history.

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