Napoleonic Wargame Club (NWC)

Latest book arrived in my mailbox.

I've read the introduction. Mr Lieven promises much. Has anyone else read this book to advise me as to whether he delivers?

(Also go Christopher Duffy's "Fire & Stone: The Science of Fortress Warfare 1660-1860". )


Podporuchik HarryInkski,
Lithuanian Uhlans
14th Brigade, IV Cav Corps,
2nd Army of the West

Got the book about 3 weeks ago and I am half way through…. I can say that it is a rare find in English literature to say at least.

The author presents the perspective largely unknown in the Western world. That is he analyses the events mostly from the Russian perspective to demonstrate the logic of their actions.

So far my favorite part was about Borodino where he occasionally compares the battle to Waterloo to demonstrate why the battle developed the way it developed. I also loved his analysis of 1812 campaign where he objectively underlines the reasons for the outcome.

This book is not a raw decryption but contains in-depth comprehensive evaluations / comparisons and his persoanl conclusions. I guess you get a feeling of it as soon as you start reading.

I think it’s a must read to someone who is into Nwars.

“Russia is the biggest gap in contemporary Western understanding of Napoleonic era. The aim of this book is to fill that gap.â€

Thanks mate. Almost done Chptr2. Good stuff.

Podporuchik HarryInkski,
Lithuanian Uhlans
14th Brigade, IV Cav Corps,
2nd Army of the West