Notes on the Battle of Waterloo (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Shaw Kennedy

9780666968074: Notes on the Battle of Waterloo (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666968071 ISBN 13: 9780666968074

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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From the battlefields to strategic insight, a veteran officer shares the lessons of Waterloo and beyond.

This historical work combines an eyewitness account with Kennedy’s Autobiographical Memoir, offering perspective on cavalry charges, sieges, and the defense of Canada. Readers will encounter firsthand descriptions, strategic reasoning, and reflections on great commanders.

Grounded in the author’s service across the Peninsular War, the text blends dramatic battle narratives with practical military theory. It portrays key moments at Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, and the Waterloo campaign, while also presenting plans for national defense that reflect 19th-century strategic thinking. The tone is measured, aiming to illuminate both the realities of war and the principles of defense that shaped policy.

Eyewitness detail of cavalry attacks, assaults on fortifications, and siege operations.
Personal recollections and anecdotes from a long military career.
Analysis of defense planning for Canada and the importance of fortified positions and logistics.
Thoughtful commentary on the conduct of war and the judgment of great commanders.

Ideal for readers of Napoleonic history, military strategy, and memoirs that blend action with analysis.

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