Journal of the Waterloo campaign, vol. 1 (of 2) : kept throughout the campaign…
"Journal of the Waterloo campaign, vol. 1 (of 2): kept throughout the campaign…" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a detailed personal diary by General Cavalié Mercer, focusing on his experiences as commander of the 9th Brigade Royal Artillery during the pivotal Waterloo campaign of 1815. Rather than a strategic military overview, the journal offers firsthand observations, daily hardships, and immediate impressions of the campaign,
making it particularly valuable for readers seeking an intimate, ground-level perspective on this significant historical event. The opening of the journal begins with a preface by Mercer's son, explaining the diary’s origins in nightly notes and outlining its focus—what Mercer saw and experienced himself from the troop’s mobilization in England to their landing in Belgium. The early chapters detail the urgency and confusion following Napoleon’s return from Elba, with vivid descriptions of preparations, the chaotic embarkation of troops and horses, and the challenging conditions upon landing at Ostend. Mercer recounts logistical struggles, inclement weather, interactions with locals, and first impressions of Belgian towns and countryside, painting a rich and lively picture of the opening phase of the campaign. Through these initial entries, the narrative immerses readers in the everyday realities and personal challenges faced by British artillerymen on the eve of a historic battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mercer, Cavalié, 1783-1868 |
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| Title | Journal of the Waterloo campaign, vol. 1 (of 2) : kept throughout the campaign of 1815 |
| Original Publication | London: William Blackwood & sons, 1870. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 -- Personal narratives, British |
| Subject | Mercer, Cavalié, 1783-1868 -- Diaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75872 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 804 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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