1815 The Waterloo Campaign-the German Victory |
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| Author:
| Hofschroer, Peter |
| Series title: | Greenhill Military Paperbacks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85367-578-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2003 |
| Publisher: | Greenhill Book
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $56.95 |
Book Description:
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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 Drawing on previously unpublished accounts, Hofschroer gives not only the Prussian perspective of their march to Waterloo and decisive attack on Napoleon's flank, but also details of the actions fought by some of the 25,000 Germans in Wellington's 'British' army - more...
More DescriptionIn 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 Drawing on previously unpublished accounts, Hofschroer gives not only the Prussian perspective of their march to Waterloo and decisive attack on Napoleon's flank, but also details of the actions fought by some of the 25,000 Germans in Wellington's 'British' army - more than a third of the Duke's force.