Philip Haythornthwaite is one of the most distinguished and prolific writers on the military history of the Napoleonic era. He has long been established as an authority on the major battles of the time, in particular those fought in the Iberian peninsula, and he has made a special study of the armies and the soldiers who confronted each other across Europe during fifteen years of almost continuous warfare. His many previous books include: The Peninsular War; The Armies of Wellington; Waterloo Men; Die Hard! Famous Napoleonic Battles; The Napoleonic Source BooK, Wellington's Army, Waterloo Armies and Redcoats.
"This accessible account for general readers and history buffs describes the actions of the Fifth Division, commanded by Sir Thomas Picton, in the Battle of Waterloo. The book gives details on how Picton's Division was organized, its leadership, and logistical issues such as supplies. There is special focus on the division's actions at Quatre Bras and at Waterloo. The book relies on first-person accounts and includes b&w historical illustrations"-- "ProtoView"
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