The victories and accomplishments of Napoleon and his Grand Army were by the winter of 1806, the stuff of legend. Yet, on the bloody field of Eylau, Napoleon lost both his prestige and over one third of his Army. How did this Russian Army of notable inferior weapons, tactics, organization and leadership stave off defeat and almost achieve victory? The answer lies in that Napoleon did not only fight the Russians, but also suffered a combination of poor morale and inaccurate reconnaissance. His overextended lines of communications covered an area that was known for its harsh terrain, poor supplies and extremely bad weather. The Campaign cost Napoleon over 43,000 casualties and proved indecisive. The campaign, and Battle of Eylau, ruined Napoleon’s image of invincibility and completely gutted the Grand Army of a wealth of leadership and experience. Over twenty general officers were killed or seriously wounded at Eylau. Subsequently, Napoleon would have to consistently rely on more conscripts and an ever-increasing number of foreign troops to fill his depleted ranks. Napoleon’s Army would never again resemble the previously invincible Grand Army that died on the blood-soaked snows of Poland.

Tells the stories of 50 Union colonels court-martialed for offenses such as drunkenness, insulting superiors, hiding during battles, and chloroform addiction. These stories, along with statistical exploration of 22,000 other courts-martial, provide a pioneering and amusing study of Civil War misbehavior and clarify the dynamics between soldiers and their superiors. Includes bandw illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

A minor banking official becomes infatuated by Madame Goupolis, she of 'The Great Canal Plot'. She causes him to embezzle his bank as he favours her. After she has spirited away all she can get from him, she absconds back to safety in Egypt, leaving him to face up. But Andre Sartel kills two French Surete in his escape to London, seeking protection from none other than 'The Black Eagle'. Sexton Blake is called in by the Surete-the case is international and urgent. Will Blake and Tinker be able to locate the offender before he can find safe ground? Includes bonus full contents of the original publication.

A Princess in danger… A Captain who will save her! Fleeing for her life, Princess Nadya Serova is alone and scared on the road from Moscow, and desperate to reach the safety of her friend Tatya’s estate. When a thief threatens to steal all her food and money, she’s done for… Until kind and strong Captain Andrei Valyev saves her! But the moment he hears her name, Captain Valyev is distant and cold. Nadya has no idea why he hates her, but as they journey together she finds herself drawn to her stoic protector, even as it becomes clear Andrei is in love with her friend Tatya. Terribly injured while saving his men, Andrei is forced to St Petersburg, where fate brings them together again, but more apart than ever. Nadya must solve the mysteries of her family’s past and discover how to right them. And maybe, win Andrei’s love… Rich with historical detail of the Napoleonic war in Russia, this sweet and clean historical romance with Christian themes of forgiveness will sweep you away with the excitement of a brave military hero and the modest woman he falls for. A Traditional Regency historical romance perfect for fans of Heyer, Austen, Sally Britton, and Laura Beers.