Interview article: Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Field MBE (Retd.) reveals how this overlooked 1815 clash, in which the famed Marshal Ney took on the Duke of Wellington, had a huge impact on the outcome of Napoleon’s final battle on 18 June as featured by

History of War, issue 97

As a piece of historical research, this is a force majeur; an important assessment to add to the weight of evidence already accumulated from reports by the allied side.
It’s a must read for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars, anyone studying warfare techniques of the era and anyone whose ancestors played some part in the encounter.

Federation of Family History Societies

Anglo Saxon books tend to consider the events of 1815 from the exclusive perspective of the British. Andrew Field takes a different attitude by studying the Battle of Quatre Bras from French sources, offering a new perspective of this significant confrontation that is often overshadowed by Ligny and Waterloo.

Gloire & Empire, No.60

A useful addition to any Napoleonic guides' library.

Despatches - the Journal of the Guild of Battlefield Guides

The author has made good use of the sources available and presents an interesting story of the events around the crossroads at Quatre Bras, of infantry in Line and Column, along with forming Square to counter cavalry attack. The successes and the failures in the confusion of battle joined, and the aftermath of the decisions made in the moment. I found it a very readable account, and quite fascinating.

Military Modelling

Original and highly readable...For all those who want an idea of 'the other side of the hill' – then this book is a must.

Skirmish - Living History Magazine

Andrew Field makes good use of the first-hand accounts available, which enhances his narrative. He doesn't waste time on the accusations of falsifying the records, either by Napoleon or Ney's son, which has obsessed some earlier authors. He points out that neither had much in the way of documents when they wrote, so it's natural they remembered what they intended to happen, rather than what did.
This is a good book and deserves high priority in your 1815 library.

The Napoleonic Historical Society

As featured on BBC Radio Wiltshire.

BBC Radio Wiltshire

The author has produced a balanced view together with fresh insight. The reader will achieve a broader base of views and be better able to draw conclusions. This is therefore an important book and a timely publication.

Firetrench

Andrew Field writes with a light touch that makes a very detailed discussion of this significant event of the Hundred Days' campaign is a pleasure to read.
This volume is an ideal companion to his previous book on Waterloo and to Robinson's account of Quatre Bras.

Miniature Wargames Magazine

As seen on White Horse News http://www.whitehorsenews.co.uk/blog/

White Horse News

A well-researched and presented description of Quatre Bras from the French perspective. Excellent colour maps that add much to the understanding of the ebb and flow of the battle. This book will travel with me on my next trip. Recommended.

Michael McCarthy. Battlefield Guide

Michael McCarthy