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Featured battle : Montereau

Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Date : 18 February 1814

The French force, with Napoleon in person, outnumbered their opponents by 2 to 1. The Allies were caught with their backs to a river and only one bridge available for retreat. One third of their number were killed or captured.

Featured image :

HMS Ark Royal

HMS Ark Royal

The carrier Ark Royal during a visit to Malta (courtesy of J. Williamson)

Gallery updated : 2022-04-04 08:33:43

Featured review :

Waterloo 1815 Captain Mercer's Journal

Bob Carruthers
Part of the Military History from Primary Sources Series this slim volume [126 pages] is well illustrated with numerous almost contemporary illustrations. As a child I was told you should rise from eating a meal feeling as if you would like more. This book does just that for it is but a selection from the complete journal. It is a wonderfully balanced choice; the wide variety of subject matter in the complete journal is truly reflected here. If one hasn't read the full journal then this book is an excellent introduction - even an enticer to read more. Well written, well presented and therefore recommended.
Pen & Sword Military, 2012

Reviewed : 2016-02-08 19:23:02