Drawing on contemporary accounts, official documents, and his own deep knowledge of the military history of the period, Edward Cotton provides a gripping and detailed account of one of the most famous battles in European history. Analyzing tactics, strategy, and the decisions of key commanders on both sides, Cotton makes a compelling case for rethinking many of the common assumptions about the battle and its outcome.

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