The Battle of Wavre and Grouchy's Retreat A study of an Obscure Part of the Waterloo Campaign

"The Battle of Wavre and Grouchy's Retreat" by William Hyde Kelly is a historical exploration of a less-known part of the Waterloo Campaign. The book gives a close look at French Marshal Grouchy's retreat from Wavre, examining his tactical choices and how they fit into the bigger picture of the campaign. It sets the scene by talking about what led up to the battles between the French and Prussian armies. Kelly points out that Grouchy's retreat is often overlooked and provides details about how both sides moved their troops and planned their strategies on a constantly changing battlefield. The story introduces important people like Grouchy and explains the problems faced by the Prussian army as they tried to defend and regroup while the French kept chasing them. Kelly's breakdown shows how important war strategy and good leadership were in deciding how things turned out in the war.