HUSSAR GENERAL: The Life of Blucher, Man of Waterloo (Wordsworth Military Library)

Waterloo is often seen (mostly by Brits) as a showdown between Napoleon and Wellington. This is unfair on the vital role played in the battle by Blücher and his Prussians. This entertaining, informative biography, is a good introduction to this colourful and underestimated character. I even wished it had been a little longer, as it contained good material on the psychological effects of constant combat and the awakening of German nationalism.

Only the third life of this famous soldier in English, I found this an engrossing read. the effect f being beaten several times by Napoleon, is not a mindset explored by English Military writers, who tend to concentrate on Wellington who did win the big game!
So a lot of us would benefit from this tale of persistence. it is also useful as an exploration of the early industrial revolution on the continent and a portrait of Prussia in Napoleonic times.
Originally published in 1975.