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"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… (más)
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Ask one hundred Frenchmen; who was Grouchy? At least sixty would reply, 'A general who betrayed Napoleon at Waterloo.' Why? Because in France, any lost game, political or military, requires one or more traitors and a scapegoat. Commandant Henry Lachouque, Le Secret de Waterloo.
It is obvious that Providence had condemned us and that it had chosen Marshal Grouchy to punish us! M.A. Thiers, Waterloo.
The loss of the battle first lies mainly of the great lethargy of Grouchy and his failure to execute my orders. I would have won that battle without the imbecility of Grouchy. Napoleon to Barry O'Meara on St Helena.
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After his defeat in 1814, Napoleon had abdicated as emperor of the French and was exiled by the allied powers to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean.
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Napoleon failed to give clear direction to his newly-appointed subordinate and the lack of clear, unambiguous orders suggests the blame for the failure of Grouchy to influence the outcome of the battle of Waterloo lies squarely at the feet of Napoleon.
"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