A unique and exceptional account of the British Army on campaign against Napoleon Most British military memoirs of the Napoleonic period focus; understandably; on the actions of Wellington's army as it fought through the Iberian peninsula during the bloody struggle to expel the French from Portugal and Spain. Morris's important memoir is somewhat different. He elected to join his elder brother in the second battalion of the 73rd regiment of foot and found himself on board ship bound for Sweden. Campaigning and battles against the French in close co-operation with the Northern European Allies followed as he marched with his regiment through Germany; taking part in the actions which led to the Emperor's great reverse at Leipzig. As the First Empire recoiled in its final days before the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy; Morris took part in the last actions as the French Army was pushed from the Low Countries after which they remained there in garrison. So it was that the 73rd were literally 'on the spot' when Napoleon slipped away from his exile on Elba and began his fateful march towards the apocalyptic battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo in 1815. Morris's accounts of the famous events of --perhaps-the world's most famous battles have become classic and often quoted descriptions of these great conflicts. They are here in their entirety; together with Morris's complete military memoir making this book an essential addition to any Napoleonic history library.
#1004745 in Books Osprey Publishing 2006-05-30 2006-05-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.78 x 1.07 x 7.79l; 2.61 #File Name: 1846030897272 pages
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Good Introduction To The French and Indian War!By Marquis de MontcalmThis book; I would say is wonderful for the person who is just getting into French and Indian War history. While the book does not go into huge debth it still provides all of the important basics. The illustrations are wonderfully done. Solid explanation of the diffirent kinds of units and groups which faught in the war are given; along with wonderful drawings. So again; I would say that if you are new to this area of historical study; pick the book up. If you have already studied this time buy it anyway; its a great read.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Very Well DoneBy HistorianGreat military history of the FI War; with awesome color repoductions of portraits; maps; etc. Chapters on Rangers and French forces well-done.0 of 7 people found the following review helpful. FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR RUTH SHEPPARDBy William O. PhillipsVERY COLORFUL PICTURES BUT I FOUND THE BOOK BORING.THE PAGE 8 REFERENCE TO BRADDOCKS VICTORY IS CONFUSING.HE WAS KILLED IN HIS ONLY BATTLE IN THE WAR.
