Waterloo holds a special place among the great battles of history. The climax of more than twenty years of war, it was a close-run affair matching two of the world's greatest generals - Napoleon and Wellington. This book covers the entire campaign, including the battles of Quatre Bras, Ligny and Wavre, and is illustrated with five full-color maps and three highly detailed bird's eye views showing decisive moments in the action.

Originally published: Oxford : Osprey, 1992.

The road to 1815 -- The opposing commanders -- Opposing armies -- The campaign opens -- 18-19 June: the Battle of Wavre -- 18 June: the Battle of Waterloo -- Finale -- The battlefield today -- Chronology -- A guide to further reading.