Cavalié Mercer (1783–1868)
Autor von Journal of the Waterloo Campaign
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- Mercer, Cavalié
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- Mercer, Cavalie
- Geburtstag
- 1783-03-23
- Todestag
- 1868-11-09
- Begräbnisort
- St. David's Church, Exeter, UK
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- male
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- UK
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- soldier (British Army)
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- 4
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- 58
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- #284,346
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- 4.3
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- 1
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- 12
The Battle of Waterloo itself is only one chapter--Mercer specifically notes the fog of battle and the impossibility of seeing any more than what is immediately around a position. Especially interesting are the scenes of the occupation of Paris in the final third of the book. Wellington does not fare well and comes across as temperamental and vindictive.
Napoleonic Library copy missing a few pages throughout; had to find and read online.… (mehr)