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Scotland Forever
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Scotland Forever—The Scots Greys at Waterloo
Cavalry, courage, and chaos at Waterloo in a gripping historical novel
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About the Ebook
One of the most iconic incidents of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 was the charge of the Scots Greys, a crack cavalry regiment, into the heart of the French army. It was a moment of supreme daring and horse-riding skill, and Sergeant Ewart of the Greys succeeded in snatching one of Napoleon's coveted eagle standards. However it was also a military blunder. The Greys were quickly surrounded by enemy cavalry and cut to pieces. Of the regiment's 442 officers and men almost half, 198, were killed or injured. In the end the battle was won by the British and their allies and the eagle of the French 45th regiment is now on show in Edinburgh Castle.
Iain Gale brings the bare outline of this legendary military exploit to life, giving the stories of the men involved and reconstructing the prelude, the aftermath, life in the Greys and the Battle of Waterloo as a whole. It is a uniquely exciting story of courage and military tactics in the heat of war.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Experience the chaos and courage of the Scots Greys' charge at Waterloo
- Discover historical fiction grounded in meticulous military detail
- Explore one of the Napoleonic Wars' most dramatic cavalry actions
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Iain Gale, art critic, journalist and author, comes from a military family and has always been fascinated by military history. He is a member of the Scottish Committee of the Society of Authors and the Friends of Waterloo Committee. He is the editor of Scotland in Trust, the magazine for the National Trust of Scotland, and founded the Caledonian magazine. He lives in Edinburgh.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 16 June 2015
Print Length: 128 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857908551
Format: Ebook
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