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Journal of the Waterloo campaign, vol. 2 (of 2)

Chapter 1: JOURNAL OF THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN
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This work provides a detailed account of military movements and experiences during the Waterloo campaign, focusing on the conditions faced by troops and the landscape traversed. It describes the challenges of marching through difficult terrain, the interactions with enemy forces, and the overall atmosphere of the campaign. The narrative captures the daily life of soldiers, including their struggles with weather and logistics, while also highlighting the strategic maneuvers of the army. The observations reflect on the broader context of warfare during this period, emphasizing the coordination between different military branches.

JOURNAL
OF THE
WATERLOO CAMPAIGN

JOURNAL

OF THE

WATERLOO CAMPAIGN

KEPT THROUGHOUT THE CAMPAIGN OF 1815

BY THE LATE

GENERAL CAVALIÉ MERCER

COMMANDING THE 9TH BRIGADE ROYAL ARTILLERY

IN TWO VOLUMES

VOL. II.

WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS

EDINBURGH AND LONDON

MDCCCLXX

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