Featured battle : Kulm

Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Date : 29 August 1813 - 30 August 1813

After Dresden Napoleon had sent Vandamme commanding I Corps, XIV Corps & I Cavalry Corps [37,000] to cut the line of retreat of the allied army. Instead of finding broken units of the retreating army the French came upon General Ostermann's 44,000 flank guard of Barclay de Tolly's 'Army of Bohemia'. The two corps engaged in a frontal slogging match until General Kliest, retreating from Dresden with 10,000 Prussians fell on the rear of the French. Although they fought desperately the French were overwhelmed and Vandamme was captured.

The Final Curtain Burma 1941-1945

Jeremy Archer
In this book a very simple format makes for a wonderful read. It is simply a collection of real experiences which are the recollections of 41 men who served in Burma at some time between 1941 and 1945. Some had little or no contact with the Japanese, others took part in the bitterest fighting, all played a part in the final victory. For the reader comes a fuller understanding of a Second world war campaign through the stories of the ‘ordinary’ men who took part in it
The author, Jeremy Archer, has brought the book together in a very readable form with just sufficient supporting text. The narratives are also supported by some relevant maps, a very good glossary and a superb set of photographs.
We very highly recommend this book to all levels of readers.

Pen & Sword Military, 2022