1830 Dernières Observations Sur les Opérations de l'Aile Droite de L'Armée Française à la Bataille de Waterloo

Description

First Edition, Folding Maps, Very Scarce

First edition.

Very scarce.

Bound in quarter calf with marbled paper-covered boards.

Written in the original French.

A historical account of the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, given by French General Gerard, regarding the controversial actions and decisions of the Marquis de Grouchy.

In this important campaign, Grouchy failed to keep his lines, with many accusing him of holding back his men on purpose, leading to Napoleon being overwhelmed at Waterloo. Gerard is said to have advised Grouchy to march to the emperor's aid, although this did not happen.

Illustrated with a folding map. Collated, complete. 

With an ink inscription to the title page.