The story of the French Army that never arrived at WaterlooAlmost everybody who is interested in the Battle of Waterloo knows that the campaign began auspiciously for Napoleon. The Prussian Army under Blucher was first engaged and it suffered a savaging at Ligny after which it retreated. After Quatre Bras Wellington's allied army retreated and took position on the ridge before Waterloo-Blucher; harassed by Grouchy retreated towards Wavre. Though thoroughly mauled; the Prussian Army embodied no spirit of defeat and so was not-as Napoleon or Grouchy believed-an army in flight but a grim; avenging and lethal force undertaking a sweeping manoeuvre which would bring it as promised-just in time-onto the momentous field of battle slamming into the right flank of the French Army to ensure victory and an end to an epoch. Most histories of this campaign concentrate on the action that took place over the fields between Genappe and Mont St. Jean. Grouchy's part in the campaign is often considered as no more than 'noises off' and a footnote about lack of resolve and lost opportunity. This book investigates Grouchy's actions and the activities of his Prussian enemy-and explains why this luckless marshal did not 'march to the sound of the guns.' Available in soft cover and hard cover with dust jacket for collectors.
#1163364 in Books Vallentine Mitchell 1996-03-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.80 x .60 x 5.90l; .75 #File Name: 0853033110170 pagesSoftcover Book
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Written almost like a diaryBy Wise shopperInteresting book. Written almost like a diary. Lots of people introduced at the beginning which makes it slow reading at first. Very informative.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy CustomerSaw the play first with my 5th grader and wanted to read the book. Quick and interesting read and then donated to school library. Very well written and informative on that time in history.3 of 12 people found the following review helpful. HOW TO CONTACT AUTHOR ANNE L. FOX?By A CustomerDo you know how I can contact Anne L. Fox; author of "My Heart in a Suitcase (Library of Holocaust Testimonies)?" I understand that she is working on a new book on a topic that interests me.
