THE BATTLE OF WOERTH: August 6th 1870

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Companion volume to the same author's Battle of Spicheren August 6th 1870 and provides an account of the 'other' Franco-Prussian War battle fought that day -- Woerth (in Alsace). This opening encounter battle had the same result -- the French withdrew after a courageous defense. Although briefer than his study of Spicheren, Henderson nevertheless carefully selected his sources when researching this book, again including regimental histories. He presents a detailed narrative of the battle, with additional comments about the tactics employed, and the qualities (or otherwise) of the generals and the men they led. This new expanded edition not only includes all of the maps from the original, but also features a new introduction by Duncan Rogers, as well as added illustrations and a bibliography of the Battle of Woerth. Contains 22 black and white illustrations and photos, as well as six black and white maps.