” Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815, by some 220, 000 men over rain-sodden ground in what is now Belgium, the Battle of Waterloo brought an end to twenty-three years of almost continual war between revolutionary & later imperial France & her enemies. A decisive defeat for Napoleon & a hard-won victory for the Allied armies of the Duke of Wellington & the Prussians led by the stalwart Blucher, it brought about the French emperor`s final exile to St Helena & cleared the way for Britain to become the dominant world power. A former soldier, Gordon Corrigan is the author of an acclaimed military biography of Wellington & has walked the battlefields of the Napoleonic era many times. He is perfectly placed to offer a robust, clear & gripping account of the campaign that surveys the wider military scene before moving on to the actions at Quatre Bras & Ligny & then the final, set-piece confrontation at Waterloo itself. He is also well qualified to explore, often in fascinating detail, the relative strengths & frailties of the very different armies involved
- French, British, Dutch, Prussian & German
- of their various arms
- infantry, artillery & cavalry
- & of their men, officers &, above all, their commanders. Wellington remarked that Waterloo was `a damned nice thing`, `nice` meaning uncertain or finely balanced. He was right. For his part, Napoleon reckoned `the English are bad troops & this affair is nothing more than eating breakfast`. He was wrong, & this splendid book proves just how wrong.”



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After midnight, 19 June 1815... On the battlefield more than 50, 000 men & 7, 000 horses lie dead & wounded; the wreckage of a once proud French Grande Armee struggles in abject disorder to the Belgian frontier pursued by murderous Prussian lancers; & Napoleon Bonaparte, exhausted & stunned at the scale of his defeat, rode through the darkness towards Paris, abdication & captivity. In the days, weeks & months that followed, news of the battle shaped the consciousness of an age. Drawing on a multiplicity of contemporary voices & viewpoints, Paul O` Keeffe brings into focus as never before the sights, sounds & smells of the battlefield, of conquest & defeat, of celebration & riot. ...

From the internationally bestselling author of the Sharpe novels
- this is the true story of Waterloo. On the 18th June, 1815
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` Some battles change nothing. Waterloo changed almost everything.` On the 18th June, 1815 the armies of France, Britain & Prussia descended upon a quiet valley south of Brussels. In the previous three days the French army had beaten the British at Quatre-Bras & the Prussians at Ligny. The Allies were in retreat. The blood-soaked battle of Waterloo would become a landmark in European history, to be examined over & again, not least because until the evening of the 18th, the French army was close to prevailing on the battlefield. Now, brought to life by the celebrated novelist Bernard Cornwell, this is the chronicle of the four days leading up to the actual battle & a thrilling hour-by-hour account of that fateful day. In his first work of non-fiction, Cornwell combines his storytelling skills with a meticulously researched history to give a riveting account of every dramatic moment, from Napoleon`s escape from Elba to the smoke & gore of the battlefields. Through letters & diaries he also sheds new light on the private thoughts of Napoleon & the Duke of Wellington, as well as the ordinary officers & soldiers. Published to coincide with the bicentenary in 2015, Waterloo is a tense & gripping story of heroism & tragedy
- & of the final battle that determined the fate of Europe.
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” Reading Brodsky`s essays is like a conversation with an immensely erudite, hugely entertaining & witty (and often very funny) interlocutor”. (” Wall Street Journal”). ” Watermark” is Joseph Brodsky`s witty, intelligent, moving & elegant portrait of Venice. Looking at every aspect of the city, from its waterways, streets & architecture to its food, politics & people, Brodsky captures its magnificence & beauty, & recalls his own memories of the place he called home for many winters, as he remembers friends, lovers & enemies he has encountered. Above all, he reflects with great poetic force on how the rising tide of time affects city & inhabitants alike. ” Watermark” is an unforgettable piece of writing, & a wonderful evocation of a remarkable, unique city. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. ...

This transparent water & dust proof wallet is ideal for those working or relaxing around water, or dust for that matter. It can be used to store keys, cash, credit cards, mobiles, passports & other valuables that would fit in your pocket. & it can be worn either around the neck using the neck cord, but possibly spoiling your tan lines, or around the waist with the included belt. The pouch is submersible to 15ft/5m, keeps out dust, sand & water, & will float. The case is sealed with a simple twist of the Aquaclip. It has a V-groove in one half & a raised V on the other. When the levers on the male half are turned they run up a ramp on the female half
- squeezing the two together. The pressure
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Turn your standard compact camera into a waterproof, dustproof & splashproof camera so you can capture all those unmissable moments. The optically-clear LENZFLEX material allows for super quality photos, even when taken underwater. The pouch is large enough for compact cameras without zoom, is guaranteed submersible to 15ft/5m & floats safely if dropped in the water. Plus an adjustable neck cord & desiccant to absorb condensation in humid conditions are also included. The case is sealed with a simple twist of the Aquaclip. It has a V-groove in one half & a raised V on the other. When the levers on the male half are turned they run up a ramp on the female half
- squeezing the two together. The pressure
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The Waterproof First Aid Kit by Lifesystems is a compact pack equipped with the essentials to deal with most water sports injuries & general outdoor activities, particularly ideal for canoeing, kayaking & rafting. The high quality content is CE Approved & is organised with the Quick Find system for easy access, neatly packed in a tough, waterproof material (polypropylene), with click-shut fastener. Content: General:1 x Primary Care Leaflet, 6 x Safety Pins, 1 x Resuscitation Face Shield, 1 x Scissors (5.5cm Blade), 1 x Spot Check Thermometer, 1 x Tweezers, 2 Pairs Vinyl Gloves. Medication (UK Only):16 x Paracetamol Tablets. Bandages:1 x Crepe Bandage 5cm x 4.5m, 1 x Triangular Calico Bandage 90 x 127cm, 1 x Open Woven Bandage 7.5cm x 5m. Preparations, Disposables & Tapes:5 x 4-Ply Sterile Gauze Swabs 5 x 5cm, 1 x Micropore Tape 1.25cm x 5m, 6 x Hygienic Cleansing Wipes, 1 x Burn Gel Sachet (3.5g). Dressings:1 x Pack of Assorted Plasters, 2 x Blister Plasters, 2 x Low Adherent Dressings 5 x 5cm, 1 x Medium Wound Dressing 12 x 12cm, 1 x Small Plaster Fabric Strip 4cm x 1m. ...

Waterproof Phone Pouch is a clear, 100% waterproof pouch in which to keep a mobile phone, or indeed any other similarly sized electronic device, dry & clean. The case has clear visual access which allows full use of the phone when sealed & comes with a carry/neck cord. ...

Designed for use with mobile phones & smartphones, this 100% waterproof case means that you can make calls, send & receive messages & access apps without risk of water damage. The `roll `n` seal` Velcro closure protects devices while still allowing full operation of the controls. The convenient neck cord secures the device on your person for total peace of mind. Ideal for water-based activities & beach sports, this waterproof pouch also protects against contamination from sand or dirt. Waterproof up to 1m / 3ft. ...