France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 was the beginning of decades of crisis for the French Army and the French nation. Despite the incompetence of the French commanders, there was a brief moment when the French could have turned defeat to victory, near the small town of Mars-la-Tour on August 16, 1870. This classic work is one of the few books currently available in English.A Day of Battle is an excellent tactical-level account of the Battle of Mars-la-Tour on 16 August 1870, which author David Ascoli claims not only decided the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War but the future of Europe. For readers accustomed to operational-level accounts by Howard and Wawro that discuss the war in toto, Ascoli's narrative offers an interesting dissection of the conflict from the ground level. Title: A Day of Battle: Mars-La-Tour 16 August 1870 Author Name: Ascoli, David Location Published: Birlinn: 2001 Binding: softcover Book Condition: Very good - some minor underlining otherwise excellent Pages: 384 Categories: Franco Prussian War 1870-1871 Seller ID: 1207
