DIE HARD! DRAMATIC ACTIONS FROM THE NAPOLEONIC WARS. by Haythornthwaite, Philip J - 1996

London: Arms and Armour, 1996. 256 pp, large 8vo (9 7/16" H). B&w plates, maps/battle plans. "This collection of ten Napoleonic actions has been created to demonstrate just some of the features of warfare from that period. The natural drama of those days at Marengo, Eylau, Albuera and Waterloo needs no invented scenes, no artificial inflation of the leadership shown, no exaggeration of individual courage, and, realising that, (the author) allows the facts to stand alone. He provides the detail required to comprehend the complexities of Napoleonic warfare and sources needed to aid further study; his empathetic style encourages the reader into the position of the men of the 57th who responded to the words of their colonel at Albuera ('Die hard, 57th, die hard!')." Slight bump at top/bottom of spine, small light stain on top of text block, remainder mark (dots) on bottom of text block and front board. Dust jacket has light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine and along top edge - mainly on rear panel, very light rubbing and small faint line indentations on panels.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.