When all was in suspense, one of the English generals, Colville or Maitland, called out to them, Brave Frenchmen, will you not surrender? Cambronne answered, Merde! Victor Hugo's fascinating account of the Battle of Waterloo, encompassing his reflections on history, nationality and the dramatic military strategy of the battle that decided the fate of Europe. It is one of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries — including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.