Author: Peter Hofschrser
In this masterly study of 1815, Peter Hofschroer challenges the accepted version of events at the battle of Waterloo. He demonstrates convincingly that Allied victory hinged on the contribution of German soldiers. In this masterly study of 1815, Peter Hofschroer challenges the accepted version of events at the battle of Waterloo. He demonstrates convincingly that Allied victory hinged on the contribution of German soldiers. Drawing on previously unpublished accounts, Hofschroer gives not only the Prussian perspective of their march to Waterloo and decisive attack on NapoleonÆs flank, but also details of the actions fought by some of the 25,000 Germans in WellingtonÆs æBritishÆ army û more than a third of the DukeÆs force. A gripping narrative of astonishing detail captures such key episodes of Waterloo as La Haye Sainte, Papelotte, Hougoumont and the Prussian struggle with the Imperial Guard for Plancenoit. In addition, Hofschr÷er examines the battle at Wavre, the Allied offensive into France, the taking of Paris and the sieges across northern France.
Format: Softbound
Pages: 376
Length: 6.0625w x 9.125h
ISBN-13: 9781853675782
ISBN: 1853675784
Catalog ID: 142801