Correctly described by Pen & Sword as “thoroughgoing, lucid, easy to-follow” this guide is a must for the potential battlefield visitor. Covering the site of the battle, the strongpoint farms that so influenced the outcome, and the villages & hamlets that saw much of the action, to the museums and curiosities that can be discovered throughout the region. The battle was a milestone in history and this detailed, on-the-ground study of the landscape in which it was fought will certainly help proper understanding of this momentous event as we approach the bicentenary.

The Portsmouth Napoleonic Society

David Buttery produced a very useful guide to the battlefield in the first edition, and this update has certainly improved upon that. It is comprehensive, concise and easily carried with you while walking the area. I guarantee that if you take this guide with you it will be well-thumbed by the time you get home.

Waterloo Journal

Crucially, this is a book which anyone can enjoy and become fascinated by the story of one of the most pivotal episodes in European history. David Buttery deftly weaves eyewitness testimony, factual description, anecdotes, and historical debate together to create a compelling narrative of the battle, which is supplemented by a host of helpful maps, and advice on visiting the battlefield. The result is a companion guide to Waterloo which is clear, well laid out, and exceptionally helpful for both understanding the battle, and for navigating the field itself. Do not visit Waterloo until you’ve read this book!

Zack White, Doctoral Researcher and Assistant Lecturer at the University of Southampton