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Author:  Scott Clawson [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:46 am ]
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Officers,

Could someone recommend a good read on the Quatre Bras encounter?

Thanks!

Author:  Einar Jon Masson [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:52 pm ]
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For me its "1815 The Waterloo campaign" (Peter Hofschröer).
and of course (Chandlers) Campaigns of Napoleon

Author:  MCJones1810 [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:57 pm ]
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Chandler, of course, as well as Waterloo, New Perspectives by David Hamilton-Williams.

Author:  Colin Knox [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:58 pm ]
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I agree with Mark I think that new perspectives title is the closest to a true operational understanding of what really occurred.

Author:  Ed Blackburn [ Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:15 am ]
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There is a actually book that focuses on QB, I have not read it but here is a link:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/listing/2 ... 1462377069

Author:  Scott Clawson [ Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:14 am ]
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Thank you kind sirs for your input!

Two more questions:

1. Is $35.00 USA a good price for The Campaigns of Napoleon (Hardcover) ?

2. Please provide info on Armies of the Napoleonic Wars: An Illustrated History (General Military) by Chris McNab

Thanks again!

Author:  Jim Pfleck [ Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:02 am ]
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$35 is a steal if it is in even decent condition (meaning it can be read and will not make your book shelf smell of mold)

Author:  Aloysius Kling Sr [ Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:09 am ]
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I second what Jim just said...

Battle On...

Author:  MCJones1810 [ Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:24 pm ]
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I third was Jim has said! You must truly be living right, Scott. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

No, wait...

I know that can't be it. :o :? :shock: :twisted: :mrgreen:

Author:  Jim Pfleck [ Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:31 pm ]
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I read the Ligny and Quatre Bras book by Peter Hofschröer a few months back and I thought it was excellent

Author:  dalelast [ Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:46 pm ]
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$35??!!!!! Buy it. Buy it now.


And the Hofschroer book is a good one as well.

Author:  Scott Clawson [ Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:49 pm ]
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Thanks guys, I did buy the Chandler book, with shipping I paid $32.71 I feel lucky!

Any thoughts on Armies of the Napoleonic Wars: An Illustrated History (General Military) by Chris McNab

Author:  dalelast [ Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:59 pm ]
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I got mine used and it has seen better days. Where did you get yours, Scott? Would love a nicer copy in decent condition.

Author:  Scott Clawson [ Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:05 pm ]
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Dale,

from here: http://www.alibris.com

I just checked and the have the "other" one called: The Campaigns of Napoleon: the Mind and Method of History's Greatest Soldier.

I check here from time to time. They always have good deals.

Author:  Scott Clawson [ Sat May 03, 2014 12:01 pm ]
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Well I am now about to make some of you either mad or something else,

This week I received the Campaigns of Napoleon that I thought I ordered for $35.00. When I received the book, it was in very good condition with just a touch of yellowing on the pages. The foldout was in perfect condition and I could tell it was a College library book that must have been weeded out. It was a 1st edition (1966 printing) and according to the old stamp checkout system, it was only checked out a total of 5 times.

I was amazed. The surprise came when I looked at the invoice. It read: Dear Mr Clawson, we could not sell you this copy at the listed price because we felt that it was not as good as we had described. We therefor dropped the price to $20.00. Your card will reflect the adjusted cost. Thank you for your business.

With shipping, total cost: $23.99

I can only say how lucky I am..................... :D

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