
A meticulously compiled record brings the Battle of Waterloo to life through the names, ranks, and brief lives of the men who fought it. The work organizes the British and Hanoverian forces into divisions and brigades, offering annotated tables that let listeners picture the massive, coordinated effort on June 18 1815. Interspersed biographical sketches reveal personal details—family ties, previous service, and the fates that awaited many of these soldiers after the clash.
Beyond the officers, the collection shines a light on the non‑commissioned ranks, tracing those who earned commissions in the years that followed. Anecdotes collected from descendants and contemporary notes add a human dimension to the grand military narrative, while a special appendix highlights a handful of celebrated heroes. For anyone curious about the individuals behind the famous victory, this resource provides a rich, factual tapestry that turns a historic roster into a vivid portrait of an era.
Full title
The Waterloo Roll Call With Biographical Notes and Anecdotes
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (572K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (http://link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).)
Release date
2016-02-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1913
A retired British army officer turned meticulous historian, he is best remembered for detailed books on military rolls, officers, and court life in earlier centuries. His work remains especially useful to readers interested in British military history and genealogy.
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