About the Author

Paul L. Dawson BSc Hons MA MIFA FINS, is a historian and author, specialising in the French Army of the Napoleonic War. In addition, as a noted equestrian, this allows him to have a greater understanding of what was and what was not possible for cavalry and other troops which utilised horses. Working as a historical tailor producing museum-quality replica clothing gives him a unique insight into construction techniques of the period, as well the knowledge and ability to decipher documents from the period.

Reviews

"[The author's] conclusions are controversial and will cause the reader to re-think what he knows about Grouchy's role in Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo."-- "The Napoleon Series"