‘Blaze was an acute observer of human nature . . . these memoirs have great charm; enhanced by the author's honesty and readiness to admit his true feelings . . . another fine addition to their outstanding Napoleonic Library.’British Army ReviewBlaze's memoirs are one of the most fascinating recollections of the Napoleonic Wars ever to be published. Written by an officer of wide experience and colorful style; the memoirs present an outstanding picture of the First Empire; providing an officer's perspective of the character; customs and mode of operation of the French army. Its value is enriched and enlivened by anecdotes from the author’s own experiences.Blaze entered the army as a youth; via the Imperial Guard elite organization; a path only open to those of some wealth. After gaining his commission as an officer; he served in the campaigns from Poland in 1807 to the fall of France in 1814. The wide range and extent of his service made Blaze perfectly suited to produce a record of Napoleon's army during this climactic period.
#4442947 in Books 2007-04-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .45 x 5.51l; .56 #File Name: 1846772265196 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Decent substitute for the Greenhill editionBy Bookworm64Has the same content as Greenhill's Life in Napoleon's Army; except the drawings and introduction; and a few scanning errors that one can catch easily and fix if they bug you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyable ReadBy WillWitty; funny and smart overview of the life of a Napoleonic soldier; full of anecdotes and informational tidbits. Also includes interesting commentary by an unnamed British military contemporary to the account. Highly recommended.
