Publisher's Synopsis
The Journal of the Waterloo Campaign is a historical account of the famous battle of Waterloo, written by General Cavalie Mercer. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and its aftermath. General Mercer was a key participant in the campaign, serving as the commander of the Royal Horse Artillery. His journal provides a unique perspective on the battle, as it is written from the point of view of a participant rather than a historian. The book includes maps and illustrations to help readers understand the terrain and tactics used during the battle. Additionally, the journal provides insight into the leadership and decision-making of the British army during this critical moment in European history. The Journal of the Waterloo Campaign is an essential read for anyone interested in military history or the Napoleonic Wars.1870. This edition contains both Volumes I and II of this work. Mercer was commander of the G Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, in Wellington's army and achieved fame as the Captain who disobeyed Wellingtons orders to abandon the guns and take shelter with the infantry when the French cavalry closed in. He was in the habit of jotting down notes on the events of the day each evening. This is the account of what he saw and felt from leaving Colchester for Belgium 1815 to his final return to England in 1816. It is a remarkable and compelling account, especially of the three days which ended the career of Napoleon. Mercer's troop was at Quatre Bras, where he got off a few rounds at Napoleon himself, and at Waterloo. There are graphic descriptions of the battles and of his tour over the battlefield the day after, with its appalling scenes of carnage and the sight of the locals looting the dead, and the not-quite dead. It is an outstanding example of the literature of the Napoleonic wars, and it has a rarity as the memoir of an artillery officer, and a troop commander at that.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.
