Featured battle : Amstetten

Part of French War of the Third Coalition

Date : 05 November 1805

The Russians having advanced to the Emms river were now withdrawing eastwards. Their rear guard under Bagration was joined by about 2,000 Austrians. Napoleon's advanced troops were held for a day suffering only slight losses whereas the Austro-Russian losses were heavy. Overnight the Austro-Russians withdrew.

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