Featured battle : Mondovi

Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Date : 22 April 1796

The Sardinians held a steep ridge over the Ellero river crossing but the French pinned their centre and sent a brigade round the Sardinian right flank. A separate French force approaching from St. Michele entered the battle on the Sardinians left flank. The Sardinians, to avoid being surrounded, broke and ran. This battle finally separated the Austrians and the Sardinians. The Sardinians now sued for peace with Bonaparte, and the Austrians withdrew from the region..

Eben-Emael & the Defence of Fortress Belgium 1940

Clayton Donnell
A well told, detailed story of dogged determination and immense courage of elements of the Belgian army. This is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the beginning of World War Two. The forts of Liege and Namur significantly contributed by their damaging effect on the Blitzkrieg. The last of the forts to surrender fell while the evacuation of the British from Dunkirk was in progress such was their tenacity.
The maps and illustrations are all of the same high standard as the text. The full glossary, list of abbreviations and equivalent ranks further aid the readers understanding. The main title is less than the book deserves as this book is about the full works of fortress Belgium.
We highly recommend Clayton Donnell’s work to you.

Pen & Sword Military, 2021