"Picton's Division at Waterloo" Topic

"In the two hundred years since the Battle of Waterloo countless studies examining almost every aspect of this momentous event have been published – narratives of the campaign, graphic accounts of key stages in the fighting or of the role played by a regiment or by an individual who was there – an eyewitness. But what has not been written is an in-depth study of a division, one of the larger formations that made up the armies on that decisive battlefield, and that is exactly the purpose of Philip Haythornthwaite's original and highly readable new book. He concentrates on the famous Fifth Division, commanded by Sir Thomas Picton, which was a key element in Wellington's Reserve. The experiences of this division form a microcosm of those of the entire army. Vividly, using a range of first-hand accounts, the author describes the actions of the officers and men throughout this short, intense campaign, in particular their involvement the fighting at Quatre Bras and at Waterloo itself"
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Anyone have read this book?
If the answer is yes, comments please?

Thanks in advance for your guidance.

Amicalement
Armand

Yes I have! Even though I have a number of books to read, I started on this one as soon as it was delivered and found it an excellent read.

I also had this delivered the other day, but it will take it's turn with the rest. link

But when this one comes, I'll be reading it immediately link

Paul :)

I have just finished the book and found it an entertaining and informative read. While there is not much new in the strategy and tactics, there is much in the details of the individual regiments and the characters in them and on the staff. There is also a useful section on how the staff was organised and manned. Written in an easy style, I would recommend this to those interested in the British Army of the period and/or the Waterloo campaign.

I'd agree with both comments above: nothing radically new or different, but well-written and researched as one might expect from this author.

Going on my to read list..

Foyles opens at 1030 on a Sunday but the tills do not open until 1100! (British laws)

So, last Sunday I had time to kill. Almost got through this cover to cover and the book about Ponsonby too!

Thanks for your guidance boys!. (smile)

Amicalement
Armand