Grouchy S Waterloo

Author : Paul L. Dawson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526700698

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Napoleon and Grouchy by Paul L. Dawson Pdf

One of the enduring controversies of the Waterloo campaign is the conduct of Marshal Grouchy. Given command of a third of Napoleons army and told to keep the Prussians from joining forces with Wellington, he failed to keep Wellington and Blcher apart with the result that Napoleon was overwhelmed at Waterloo. Grouchy, though, was not defeated. He kept his force together and retreated in good order back to France.Many have accused Grouchy of intentionally holding back his men and not marching to join Napoleon when the sound of the gunfire at Waterloo could clearly be heard, and he has been widely blamed for Napoleons defeat.Now, for the first time, Grouchys conduct during the Waterloo campaign is analyzed in fine detail, drawing principally on French sources not previously available in English. The author, for example, answers questions such as whether key orders did actually exist in 1815 or were they later fabrications to make Grouchy the scapegoat for Napoleons failures? Did General Grard really tell Grouchy to march to the sound of the guns? Why did Grouchy appear to move so slowly when speed was essential?This is a subject which is generally overlooked by British historians, who tend to concentrate on the actions of Wellington and Napoleon, and which French historians choose not to look at too closely for fear that it might reflect badly upon their hero Napoleon.Despite the mass of books written on Waterloo, this is a genuinely unique contribution to this most famous campaign. This book is certain to fuel debate and prompt historians to reconsider the events of June 1815.

Author : Andrew W. Field
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473856530

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Grouchy's Waterloo by Andrew W. Field Pdf

“An interesting approach to this part of the Waterloo campaign . . . a picture of a capable officer who was perhaps slightly out of his depth.”—HistoryOfWar In this concluding volume of his highly praised study exploring the French perspective of the Waterloo campaign, Andrew Field concentrates on an often-neglected aspect of Napoleon’s final offensive—the French victory over the Prussians at Ligny, Marshal Grouchy’s pursuit of the Prussians, and the battle at Wavre. The story of this side of the campaign is as full of controversy and interest as the battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo which he has examined in such a penetrating and original way in his previous studies. Napoleon in his memoirs accused Grouchy, like Marshal Ney, of a series of failures in command that led to the French defeat, and many subsequent historians have taken the same line. This is one of the long-standing controversies that Andrew Field explores in fascinating detail. Grouchy’s extensive description of his operations forms the backbone of the narrative, supplemented by other French sources and those of Prussian eyewitnesses. “This book, when taken by itself, is a great addition to the history of the campaign. When looked at in conjunction as the third volume of four on the campaign, these books are a treasure trove of information from the French perspective.”—A Wargamers Needful Things “The research has been thorough, the style of writing clear and lucid with many maps and illustrations. A book not to be put down until it is finished. Very highly recommended.”—Clash of Steel

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0461691345

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Marshal Grouchy's Own Account of the Battle of Waterloo by Anonim Pdf

Author : Emmanuel Marquis De Grouchy,William Keeney 1857-1931 [From Bixby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1298006929

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Marshal Grouchy's Own Account of the Battle of Waterloo; - Scholar's Choice Edition by Emmanuel Marquis De Grouchy,William Keeney 1857-1931 [From Bixby Pdf

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Author : John Codman Ropes
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-23
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547786887

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The History of Waterloo by John Codman Ropes Pdf

The Campaign of Waterloo is a military history telling the story of the Battle of Waterloo. The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815, near Waterloo in Belgium, part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands at the time. A French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by two of the armies of the Seventh Coalition, a British-led coalition consisting of units from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau, under the command of the Duke of Wellington, referred to by many authors as the Anglo-allied army or Wellington's army, and a Prussian army under the command of Field Marshal von Blücher, referred to also as Blücher's army. The battle marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The battle was contemporaneously known as the Battle of Mont Saint-Jean or La Belle Alliance (the beautiful alliance).

Author : John Codman Ropes
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547729013

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The Battle of Waterloo by John Codman Ropes Pdf

The Campaign of Waterloo is a military history telling the story of the Battle of Waterloo. The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815, near Waterloo in Belgium, part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands at the time. A French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by two of the armies of the Seventh Coalition, a British-led coalition consisting of units from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau, under the command of the Duke of Wellington, referred to by many authors as the Anglo-allied army or Wellington's army, and a Prussian army under the command of Field Marshal von Blücher, referred to also as Blücher's army. The battle marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The battle was contemporaneously known as the Battle of Mont Saint-Jean or La Belle Alliance (the beautiful alliance).

Author : John Codman Ropes
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547635864

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The Campaign of Waterloo by John Codman Ropes Pdf

"The Campaign of Waterloo" by John Codman Ropes. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Barry Edward O'Meara
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781146895446

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Napoleon at St. Helena by Barry Edward O'Meara Pdf

Author : James Anthony Froude,John Tulloch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1841
Category : Authors
ISBN : UIUC:30112118704524

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Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country by James Anthony Froude,John Tulloch Pdf

Contains the first printing of Sartor resartus, as well as other works by Thomas Carlyle.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1841
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433081676847

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Fraser's Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1841
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HNHTQS

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Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015054476596

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London Society by Anonim Pdf

Author : Christopher Summerville
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317868194

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Who was Who at Waterloo by Christopher Summerville Pdf

Everyone knows about the Battle of Waterloo – or do they? This book presents the battle as never before: through the personal stories of over 150 people present at the battle or its immediate aftermath. A reference book, a biographical dictionary, and a myth-busting expose, Who was Who at Waterloo is an indispensable guide to history’s most famous battle. Arranged in alphabetical order, and with entries highlighted throughout the text like links in a website, the book boasts a colourful cast of soldiers, politicians, peasants, surgeons, artists, novelists, poets, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more. It provides many sorties into nineteenth century culture, politics, medicine and science. It also provides a thorough look at the sources, identifying myths, irregularities and cover-ups. The book demonstrates how little we can really know about Waterloo. And yet it also demonstrates just how much can be said about the battle’s participants.

Author : Barry Edward O'Meara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : France
ISBN : CHI:098519108

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Napoleon at St. Helena by Barry Edward O'Meara Pdf

Author : Donald Stoker
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780199357956

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Clausewitz by Donald Stoker Pdf

Carl von Clausewitz's masterwork, On War, is generally considered the greatest text on military theory ever written. Clausewitz is a touchstone for the field today, and is read by scholars, students, and military personnel around the world. And yet to Clausewitz himself, far more important than achieving recognition for his scholarly and theoretical contributions was achieving glory on the field of battle-winning renown not with his pen but with his sword. Military historian Donald Stoker's perceptive biography of Carl von Clausewitz moves skillfully between Clausewitz's career as a soldier and his work as a theoretician and author, exploring the composition of On War and other works while also emphasizing the many military engagements in which Clausewitz fought. Though Clausewitz certainly spilled his share of ink, he also spilled blood--his as well as that of the enemy. As an officer in the Prussian army, Clausewitz fought in battles from Jena-Auerstedt to Waterloo, as well as the battle of Borodino while serving the Russians. Stoker takes readers through the heat of these battles, providing historical overview and discussing each engagement in detail. Rich context is provided by Clausewitz himself, who wrote abundant letters to his wife and friends throughout his life, and from which Stoker draws extensively. Clausewitz argues for the centrality of Clausewitz's work as a soldier, but it does not neglect his historical achievements in military theory. Stoker unpacks each of Clausewitz's significant works, considering their influences and describing the circumstances around their composition. The interplay between the biographical details of Clausewitz's life and the arguments put forth in his written works allows for a deeper understanding of these familiar texts, and Stoker's insightful commentary adds depth to the discussion. The result is an absorbing reassessment of both the man and his legacy, and a significant contribution to the study of Clausewitz and his place in today's military and political landscape.