Two of history's greatest commanders clash with the fate of Empires at stakeIn the Ulm campaign of 1805; Napoleon demonstrated his mastery of the command of the Grande Armee-some 210;000 men-in a masterful flanking movement which was designed to defeat the Austrian Army under Mack in the Danube region before the intervention of the Russian Army under Kutuzov could affect the outcome. This; the third-and final-book in F.N Maude's trilogy on the campaigns of Napoleon to be published by Leonaur; recounts an aspect of the 'War of the Third Coalition' which is widely considered to be a strategic masterpiece by the French Emperor. The battle of Austerlitz would finalise victory and ensure the defeat of the Austrians; but it would be Ulm which would confirm France as the leading power in Europe. This history; combined with Maude's Jena and Leipzig campaigns-also published by Leonaur-are essential components of every Napoleonic library.
#830569 in Books 2007-02-27 2007-02-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.70 x 1.91 x 7.24l; .36 #File Name: 184603124948 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy RAYMOND C. CLAYthank you1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Average for OspreyBy D. CooperI usually buy these for the uniforms and equipment; as well as the basic history. On the former; this is just OK and not up to the best Osprey puts out. Some of the information on what they wore and carried has been updated. On the latter; the history itself; it is lacking compared to the better written books on various subjects. Not bad; but definitely not one of their better efforts.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy William D. PonderI sent it to the Bacolod Public Library; Bacolod City; Negros. Philippines.
