Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history and it has given rise to a vast and varied literature. But the organization, structure and fighting strength of the armies that fought in the battle have received little attention, and this is the subject of Philip Haythornthwaite's detailed, authoritative and engaging study. REVIEWS "For anyone looking for a wealth of details on the fateful three-day battle of Waterloo in 1815, this is the book... required prefatory reading for reading any other account or analysis of the battle."Midwest Book Review 05/2008