ApexNews
Return to Main
Book

Lie at the Heart of Waterloo: The Battle's Hidden Last Half Hour

2014

Synopsis

Wellington's explanation of how Waterloo was won is shown to be a lie, as the author uses his experience as a serving soldier to explore the battlefield anew and dismantle the accepted historyAll descriptions of the end of the Battle of Waterloo are incorrect, confused by the myth which Wellington promulgated, giving himself the credit for ordering the winning blow. At long last the truth has been teased out of the maze of evidence, revealing a tale, which—without the compelling evidence—would be nearly unbelievable. By analyzing eyewitness accounts the author has discovered the action was far more intricate and interesting than either Wellington described or has been concocted subsequently. This revolutionary account of the "Crisis" conjures fresh insights from long-established evidence as well as newly-published material, and demolishes many long-held theories. The author investigates how the myth was established and the maneuvers to which Wellington was forced to resort in order to keep the secret, including a suicide and blackmail. The 52nd Light Infantry can now firmly be credited with routing Napoleon's left wing while the Prussians routed the right.

Suggested Reading

The Longest Afternoon: The 400 Men Who Decided the Battle of Waterloo

In 1815, the deposed emperor Napoleon returned to France and threatened the already devastated and exhausted continent with yet another war. Near the small Belgian municipality of Waterloo, two large, hastily mobilized armies faced each other to decide the future of Europe-Napoleon's forces on one s...

View Details

Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies, and Three Battles

On June 18, 1815, the armies of France, Britain, and Prussia descended upon a quiet valley south of Brussels. In the previous three days, the French army had beaten the Prussians at Ligny and fought the British to a standstill at Quatre-Bras. The Allies were in retreat. The little village north of w...

View Details

Latest News

July 25th, 2023

The Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's last stand

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By continuing to browse, you accept our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.