We received the following press release.--RL

Lecture Presentations:

10.30 am

SUVOROV IN SWITZERLAND, 1799: RUSSIA'S CONQUERING HERO
Christopher Duffy
Introduced by Paddy Griffith

A fascinating insight into the Russian campaign in Switzerland two hundred years ago, by a leading expert on Russian history and author of the new book SUVOROV from the Emperor's Press.

12.00 noon

A DISRESPECTFUL LOOK AT MILITARY HISTORY
John R. Elting
Introduced by John S. White, Honorary Secretary, Association of the Friends of the Waterloo Committee.

A sparkling appraisal of some of the key elements of military history by one of today's leading Napoleonic historians. John Elting's visit also marks the republication of A MILITARY HISTORY AND ATLAS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS in a new and revised edition.

2.00 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR

Come and meet your favourite Napoleonic author as leading writers autograph their books. Participating authors include:

Paul Britten Austin
David Chandler
Rene Chartrand
Ian Fletcher
Paddy Griffith
Peter Hofschroer
Proctor Jones
Digby Smith
Andrew Uffindell

3.00 pm

WEAPONS AND UNIFORMS OF THE NAPOLEONIC SOLDIER
La Garde Imperiale

A demonstration of Napoleonic weapons and equipment, their use and key features.

WARGAMES

Wargames, throughout the day, include the Battle of Aboukir Bay (Naval Wargames Society), Talavera (Napoleonic Gamers), the last attack of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo (Loughton Strike Force) and a demonstration game using traditional toy soldiers (Rayners Lane).

GREENHILL BOOKS, LONDON
E-mail: LionelLeventhal@compuserve.com

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