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conversations.value: Provide a description for a book titled Waterloo Battlefield Guide about Military, Wellington, Against with the genre: History, Military.
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conversations.value: the author has established a reputation as a leading historian of nineteenth-century British military history. He has made a particular study of the Napoleonic and Crimean wars. He has worked in newspapers and museums and has published extensively in many of the leading military history periodicals including the Victorian Military Society's journal, The Leicestershire Chronicle and Military Illustrated. His most recent books are Wellington Against Massena: The Third Invasion of Portugal 1810-1811, Messenger of Death: Captain Nolan and the Charge of the Light Brigade, Wellington Against Junot: The First Invasion of Portugal 1807-1808 and the Waterloo Battlefield Guide.
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conversations.value: Provide the first five paragraphs for this book.. End with the sentence '
  Overall, visiting battlefields is an excellent pastime and greatly recommended whether you travel with a tour operator or attempt the trip yourself.'.
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conversations.value: Waterloo Battlefield Guide
  Their bearing throughout the day was of gallant soldiers; their attacks were conducted with a chivalric impetuousity and admirably sustained vigour which left no shadow of doubt upon our minds of their entire devotedness to the cause of Napoleon, of their expectation of victory, and the determination of many of them not to suvive defeat. The best and the bravest of them fell: but not til they had inflicted almost equal loss upon their conquerors.
  Professionally organized tours of Waterloo have visited the battlefield since the 1850s and possibly before. As popular peace movements have emerged worldwide during the past 200 years, some people have questioned the 'macabre appeal' of visiting battlefields, alleging that it appears voyeuristic in some sense. However, the serious study of military history demonstrates that examining the ground itself is of great help to those who wish to understand how events transpired and there are many educational benefits, especially to sites well equipped with battlefield centres and museums. Furthermore, even though Waterloo is nearing its bicentenary, there is still a commemotive purpose for visits, especially for those whose ancestors or regiments fought there.
  In Britain, there are a host of tour operators including Holts Battlefield Tours, The Cultural Experience, Ian Fletcher Battlefield Tours, Leger Holidays and Cooper's Waterloo Tours. However, this list is not comprehensive and many other guided tours operate on the Continent and from even further afield. Using the Internet, those wishing to visit Waterloo as part of a tour will find themselves spoilt for choice.
  Advance planning is vital for organizing your own tour and it is advisable to stick to a set itinerary or be prepared to sacrifice a visit to some sites if you deviate from it. The remarkable thing about touring historical sites is just how many relevant locations there are and time is always at a premium on such trips with difficult choices occasionally being necessary. Furthermore, a personal tour requires accepting responsibility for the safety of the vehicle, refuelling and gaining a prior knowledge of local driving laws and conditions. The simple fact that Continental countries drive on the right-hand side of the road is enough to deter many British tourists from attempting this kind of project. Securing proper medical insurance for all those involved is also advisable, especially when isolated areas feature on the itinerary.
  Overall, visiting battlefields is an excellent pastime and greatly recommended whether you travel with a tour operator or attempt the trip yourself.
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conversations.value: Provide three more paragraphs.
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conversations.value: The conservation of a battlefield that had determined the fate of Europe was occasionally uncertain. Although changes have occurred since 1815, extensive building developments were once planned in the area and would have transformed the battle-field's appearance unfavourably. Consequently, committees formed during the early twentieth century had to fight determinedly to fend off attempts to encroach on the site. While they benefited from the support of the fourth Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Roberts among other dignitaries, they could not afford to buy the area outright as some groups have done with American battlefields. Instead, attempts were made to buy the building rights in the region with a view to restricting them. However, the Belgian Government was eventually persuaded to pass legislation forbidding new developments over an area of 1,347 acres in 1914.
  Over the years, there have been many restaurants in the Lion Village, which have changed names and ownership numerous times. Currently some are unoccupied but the three main restaurants are Le Bivouac de l'Empereur, Le Cambronne Taverne and Le Wellington Café. These are all excellent establishments serving fine food and alcoholic beverages for every taste. While the first two have a pleasingly traditional atmosphere inside, displaying numerous Waterloo prints and artefacts on their walls, the Wellington Café presents a more modern appearance.
  The Cambronne Tavern is worthy of note, partly for its excellent beer and the fondues it is justly renowned for, but mainly because of an unusual modern 'shrine' placed on one internal wall. This is in the form of a large bust of Napoleon upon a sturdy shelf. Behind this hangs a flag from a French Eagle standard and the bust is flanked by two candlesticks. Apparently, the candles are lit on the 18 June each year and this, along with the fact that the tavern is named after the famously defiant General Cambronne (see Chapter 9) strongly imply that the owner's sympathies do not lie with the Allied Coalition ranged against Napoleon.
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conversations.value: Provide the last five paragraphs.. Start with the sentence 'The 5th Infantry Brigade under Tippelskirch (of II Corps) spearheads a ferocious assault on Plancenoit at around 20'.
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conversations.value: The 5th Infantry Brigade under Tippelskirch (of II Corps) spearheads a ferocious assault on Plancenoit at around 20.00. The bulk of French forces are ejected from the village after ½ an hour's fighting but isolated fighting continues until around 21.00
  Attempts by French officers to stem the retreat at Waterloo prove futile. By 20.30, the retreat becomes a fully fledged rout with units abandoning their arms and dispersing 
  Three battalions of the Old Guard withdraw slowly in square formation, attempting to cover the retreat. Impeded by the press of fugitives, they are repeatedly attacked and eventually destroyed 
  Prussian troops take over the pursuit from the exhausted Anglo-Allied Army. Prussian cavalry reaches Rossomme by 21.30 
  After the crushing defeat at Waterloo, Prussian cavalry continues to chase French fugitives until darkness halts their progress just after midnight.