Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history and it has given rise to a vast and varied literature. The strategy and tactics of the battle and the entire Waterloo campaign have been analysed at length. The commanders; manoeuvres and critical episodes; and the intense experiences of the men who took part; have all been recorded in minute detail. But the organization; structure and fighting strength of the armies that fought in the battle have received less attention; and this is the subject of Philip Haythornthwaite's detailed; authoritative and engaging study. Through a close description of the structure and personnel of each of the armies he builds up a fascinating picture of their makeup; their methods and their capabilities. The insight he offers into the contrasting styles and national characteristics of the forces that came together on the Waterloo battlefield gives a fresh perspective on the extraordinary clash of arms that ended the Napoleonic era.
#830029 in Books Osprey Publishing 2003-03-11 2003-03-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.33 x .81 x 7.84l; #File Name: 1841767212192 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. educationalBy N.CAREI enjoyed the book very much; I have a lot of books on the civil war; had no idea how much the navy was involved; great addition to my collection of books on the civil war3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Fun Read!By Mike MinerI thought this was a great read. Splendid illustrations; well written text. Qucik; easy; and enjoyable. I wanted to know more about the famous battle between the Monitor and Viginia; but didn't want to be bogged down with the text; and I wanted a well illustrated volume. I'm sure that this subject has been written on to no end; but I was more than pleased with this work.
