Waterloo 1815 (3)

Mont St Jean and Wavre

John Franklin, Gerry Embleton (Author and illustrator)

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English

Osprey
20 June 2015

History; European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Napoleonic Wars; War & defence operations

Series: Campaign

Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history. Using the latest research combined with detailed illustrations, this title tells the story of the dramatic events of 18 June and the eventual Allied victory.

The name conjures up images of the terrible scale and grandeur of the Napoleonic Wars and the incredible combined effort that finally ended Napoleon’s aspirations of power in Europe. Drawn from unpublished first-hand accounts, and using detailed illustrations, this comprehensive volume is the ideal resource for studying the intense fighting at the battles of Waterloo and Wavre, the final, decisive engagements of the Waterloo campaign.

Those two battles are at the heart of this study, which explores the action at Mont St Jean where Wellington managed to hold the French at bay until the arrival of the Prussians under Blücher saw the Allies secure a hard-fought victory at the dramatic climax of the ‘Hundred days’.

By: John Franklin
Illustrated by: Gerry Embleton (Author and illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 280
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9781472804129
ISBN 10: 1472804120
Series: Campaign
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 20 June 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Franklin is a professional military historian based in Switzerland who specializes in the Napoleonic period, and the Waterloo campaign in particular. A Fellow of the International Napoleonic Society (FINS), and a graduate of the University of Bern, he has been engaged in one of the most comprehensive investigations of the campaign ever undertaken, with the aim of providing a wealth of previously unpublished material on the various armies and contingents present during the dramatic climax to this important period of European history. He is the author of the acclaimed books of correspondence on the Hanoverian and Netherlands armies, and is currently acting as historical consultant for the BBC TV Production: 'Waterloo - The Soldiers' Stories'.

Reviews for Waterloo 1815 (3): Mont St Jean and Wavre

This book manages to be both comprehensive and concise as it outlines how Wellington managed to hold on until Field Marshal Gebhard von Blucher's Prussians arrived in force to help seal Napoleon's defeat. --Toy Soldier &Model Figure