Yes, shock, horror it’s a book about the Battle of Waterloo. I’m about 100 pages, the author focusing on the accounts of the men (and women) from both sides who were present just outside a little known Belgian village called Waterloo on 18 June 2015. The carnage which followed reshaped the map of Europe and the accounts of survivors are a harrowing and heart breaking read.
Kershaw manages to evoke the smoke, blood, mud and utter confusion at the heart of the battle. From the diaries of Wellington and Napoleon right down to recollections of the ordinary soldier in the front line this is a tale of gory gallantry. A must for any military historian it recounts the horror and futility of war which still exist today. I’ve this and another three books on Waterloo to read as research for my next novel.
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U should also read the stories on india and Pakistan partition.Heart wrenching. It’s sad to know humans are capable of such atrocities..
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Looks like an interesting book, but I noticed you (or author) wrote “… men and women…” This is not a criticism of you, but of the “mainstream” publishing and contemporary historians – they always have to add the words “…and women” to everything, even if no women were present or involved in the subject in question. I am certain that in the Napoleonic Wars no women were soldiers! If the writer says otherwise he is lying.
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British regiments allowed a certain number of soldiers to take their wives on campaign with them. They acted as cooks, tailors and nurses for the travelling army. A number of their accounts are referred to in the book.
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Very nice! I love a good history book.
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Can’t beat it 🙂
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Another book added to my list. Great post!
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Thank you 😊
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I am totally ignorant about Waterloo. I have read a great many about the Second World War, but more distant battles – no. But I do enjoy history so I will have to check it out – good luck with the research – writers are also readers for good reason.
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Thank you. It’s an interesting period.
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I appreciate your leaving me likes – I think today’s on Why Me, Lord. That gives me a way to come visit you also.
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You’re welcome. Thank you.
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It sounds fascinating, and awful. Nice review.
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Thank you 😊
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This looks way too interesting – and gory.
Fun Fact – did you know Austin, Texas was originally named Waterloo? It doesn’t appear to be related to the battle.
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That I did not know. Wow
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Your first book starts at Waterloo also. What I like about your research and your writing is that it puts the real in it. Truth be told I didn’t sit down and buzz thorough the book because there is so much else to do.
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Ill have to check it out. I have a recommend for you too.
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