| Tango01 | 01 Nov 2018 8:48 p.m. PST |
Of possible interest? link Amicalement
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| langobard | 02 Nov 2018 3:19 a.m. PST |
Of definite interest Armand, but I'll wait until a few reviews come in before purchasing it. |
| Brechtel198 | 02 Nov 2018 4:50 a.m. PST |
I have the book and it is worth having and reading. |
| Tango01 | 02 Nov 2018 11:06 a.m. PST |
Glad you like it boys!. (smile)
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| langobard | 03 Nov 2018 4:21 a.m. PST |
Just ordered my copy, thanks to both of you! |
| Tango01 | 03 Nov 2018 12:28 p.m. PST |
No mention my friend!.
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| von Winterfeldt | 04 Nov 2018 8:38 a.m. PST |
let me know – I was quite disappointed with Davout from the same author |
| Tango01 | 04 Nov 2018 3:57 p.m. PST |
Oh! No!….
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| Brechtel198 | 05 Nov 2018 4:11 a.m. PST |
Gallaher is an excellent historian and his biography of Davout is excellent. I've had it for years. |
| Tango01 | 05 Nov 2018 11:31 a.m. PST |
Thanks Kevin!.
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| MaggieC70 | 05 Nov 2018 12:51 p.m. PST |
I agree that Jerry Gallaher was a fine historian and his bio of Davout very good. But like many ground-breaking books from back in the day--and by that I mean books and studies older than a decade, for example--could use some updates, in the realm of new research and perhaps a wider, more comprehensive interpretation. |
| Brechtel198 | 05 Nov 2018 1:07 p.m. PST |
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| 138SquadronRAF | 06 Nov 2018 10:40 a.m. PST |
Jerry Gallaher is a great author. I'd also recommend his book on Davout and his history of "Napoleon's Irish Legion" This is an excellent book. Look, it's rare for Kevin and I to agree, but this is one of those cases. ;-) |
rmcaras  | 06 Nov 2018 10:59 a.m. PST |
This book is 10 years old. I read it some time ago, interesting, but I suspect when you get away from the major players [Marechals, Army commanders etc] it may be hard to find a rich source of primary material. Still, a good read and worth having if you are a Napoleonic Military buff. |
| SHaT1984 | 08 Dec 2020 6:09 p.m. PST |
I also have his Davout work- which given the size of the man, is extreme I thought.
So how is this one really? Any further comments from others… I'm wondering, in particular, if there's any lead on what he actually did at Austerlitz. We know what happened, but where was he? Haven't read one note from any of his officers or subordinate generals about his presence.
All I'm seeing is that the 4eme and 24eme Legere were somewhat 'left out to dry" unsupported on the flank. Hence the problem… Granted the self-serving waffle of Thiébaults in the first Division he at least acknowledged the close presence AND action of GDV St.Hillaire.
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gets started with Flintloque.
