Hougoumont: The Key to Victory at Waterloo - Couverture souple

Paget, Julian

 
9780850527162: Hougoumont: The Key to Victory at Waterloo
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0850527163 ISBN 13 : 9780850527162
Editeur : Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

The desperate defence of the hamlet of Hougoumont by the Guards was the key to Wellington's victory over Napoleon at Waterloo. It was 'a battle within a battle' and Wellington himself later declared that the outcome 'rested upon the closing of the gates at Hougoumont'. To call this a close run affair was indeed something of an understatement. This book bring to life the events of 18th June 1815 to both the visitor and reader at home.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The desperate defence of the hamlet of Hougoumont by the Guards was the key to Wellington's victory over Napoleon at Waterloo. It was 'a battle within a battle' and Wellington himself later declared that the outcome 'rested upon the closing of the gates at Hougoumont'. To call this a close run affair was indeed something of an understatement. This book bring to life the events of 18th June 1815 to both the visitor and reader at home.

Revue de presse

The desperate defence of the farmhouse at Hougemont by the Guards was the turning point of the battle of Waterloo, as the victorious Duke of Wellington readily acknowledged. This dramatic account of the action will thrill both visitors to the site today and readers sitting comfortably at home. --Naval And Military Press

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Éditeur
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0850527163
ISBN 13 
9780850527162
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
120
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0850523419 ISBN 13 :  9780850523416
Editeur : Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 1992
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