The Siborne letters

[Ulsterman]

The "Siborne Lettrs"-a classic of military history of which MUCH can (and has) be said.

I recently got the second volume of unpublished letters and have been struck by just how much movement there was over the battlefield by some KGL battalions. I always thought that the Allied line along the ridge was somewhat static until the general advance after the collapse of the Imperial Guard, but in tracing the movements of some battalions as recounted by their officers 35 years later, the units moved about quite a bit. This leaves me wondering why in some sectors-notably the low hill behind Hougement, why the French combined cavalry and infantry (with numerical superiority) with even some artillery support, didn't crush certain battalions and take the areas behind the chateau.

Anyone have any ideas?

[leigh kitchen]

Was this the chap who wrote an account of the Battle of Waterloo? If so, I have a nice 1825 or thereabouts edition, minus the package of "3D" maps. The name rings a bell.

[Ulsterman]

Yes it is. A 1825 version would be rare to say the least.

[leigh kitchen]

I think it's 1825, lovely condition, leather covers, must've spent decades hibernating on a bookshelf.

Then somebody came along, took it down & wrenched the covers open.

Then repaired the cracks made in the leather with superglue......