A Voice From Waterloo A History Of The Battle Fought On The 18th June 1815

A Voice From Waterloo: A History Of The Battle Fought On The 18th June 1815 is a book written by Sgt. Major Edward Cotton. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, between the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte and the Allied forces led by the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Bl�����cher.The author, who was present at the battle as a member of the 7th Hussars, provides a first-hand account of the events that took place on that fateful day. He describes the movements of the troops, the tactics employed by both sides, and the key moments that decided the outcome of the battle.The book also includes detailed descriptions of the various regiments and units that fought in the battle, as well as the commanders who led them. The author provides insights into the personalities and motivations of the key figures involved in the battle, including Napoleon, Wellington, and Bl�����cher.In addition to the historical account of the battle, the book also includes personal anecdotes and observations from the author's own experiences. These provide a unique perspective on the battle and help to bring the events to life for the reader.Overall, A Voice From Waterloo is a detailed and engaging account of one of the most significant battles in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the Napoleonic era.1895. With a selection from the Wellington dispatches, General orders and letters relating to the battle. Illustrated with engravings, portraits and plans. From the Preface: A Voice from Waterloo is the unassuming tale of an old soldier who was an eyewitness or an actor in many of the scenes he attempts to describe. The fact of my having resided more than fourteen years on the field, as Guide, and Describer of the battle, may be considered as the parent of the present memoirs. No one can be more convinced than I am of my inability to do justice to the subject: but I have had great advantages in communicating personally on the spot with Waterloo men of every nation; all of whom, from the general to the private, have evidently considered it a pleasure to assist an old companion-in-arms. The inquiries and comments made by those gallant men, have afforded me opportunities of gleaning much information which no other person has obtained, and have enabled me to give a fuller and truer history of the battle, than a more talented man could have done, unless he had enjoyed the same privilege.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.