"The Battle of Wavre and Grouchy's Retreat: A Study of an Obscure Part of the Waterloo Campaign," by William Hyde Kelly, delves into a critical and often overlooked aspect of the Napoleonic Wars. This meticulously researched account focuses on Marshal Grouchy's role during the Waterloo campaign, particularly his actions at the Battle of Wavre. Explore the strategic decisions and circumstances surrounding Grouchy's detachment and its impact on the ultimate outcome at Waterloo.
Kelly's study offers a detailed examination of Grouchy's movements and the controversial debate surrounding his orders and execution thereof. Readers interested in military history, especially the Napoleonic era, will find a compelling analysis of the strategic and tactical considerations at play. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of command, communication, and the fog of war during this pivotal moment in European history. A key resource for anyone studying the Waterloo campaign and the legacy of Napoleon's final defeat.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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"The Battle of Wavre and Grouchy's Retreat: A Study of an Obscure Part of the Waterloo Campaign," by William Hyde Kelly, delves into a critical and often overlooked aspect of the Napoleonic Wars. This meticulously researched account focuses on Marshal Grouchy's role during the Waterloo campaign, particularly his actions at the Battle of Wavre. Explore the strategic decisions and circumstances surrounding Grouchy's detachment and its impact on the ultimate outcome at Waterloo.
Kelly's study offers a detailed examination of Grouchy's movements and the controversial debate surrounding his orders and execution thereof. Readers interested in military history, especially the Napoleonic era, will find a compelling analysis of the strategic and tactical considerations at play. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of command, communication, and the fog of war during this pivotal moment in European history. A key resource for anyone studying the Waterloo campaign and the legacy of Napoleon's final defeat.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Battle of Wavre and Grouchy's Retreat
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The Battle of Wavre and Grouchy's Retreat
106
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781023558884 |
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| Publisher: | Anson Street Press |
| Publication date: | 03/29/2025 |
| Pages: | 106 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.31(d) |