The French at Waterloo: Eyewitness Accounts

"A worthwhile read for anyone with an interest in the Napoleonic wars or the soldier’s eye view of combat..." ~The NYMAS Review

"An excellent and fascinating collection. Essential reading for the Napoleonic/Waterloo enthusiast." ~A Question Of Scale

"It seems he’s found his niche because his latest book is a collection of carefully curated, translated, eye-witness accounts by Napoleon, his headquarters staff, Marshal Ney, and the soldiers of 1 Corps." (trans) ~Guides 1815

"I would recommend this book to anybody with an interest in Waterloo or the Napoleonic era." ~Army Rumour Service

"For a book like this, you cannot ask for anything more. I am looking forward to the second volume in this series with great anticipation." ~Beating Tsundoku

"A most enjoyable read which we highly recommend." ~Clash of Steel

"This is an excellent combination of personal accounts, many of which may be little known. As well as the short accounts by Napoleon and their derivative accounts that seek to explain the overview of the battle, there are several accounts from those who had a limited horizon. However, these are the real gems that are unaffected by those seeking to establish reputation or blame. The account by Private Louis Canler of his experience in 28th Line Regiment during the ill-fated advance of D’Erlon’s I Corps on the British Left is stunning. Struck by canister, shot and musket ball the column kept advancing and filling the gaps left by the fallen until the British Cavalry fell on them to complete the destruction.

That alone is worth buying this book. The common theme is that defeat was totally unexpected as to French eyes it seemed that the battle was going well. Recommended." ~Michael McCarthy, Battlefield Guide