The Advice Thread

[DogWeasel]

It depends what part you are looking at.

1809 war against Austria is covered in immense detail across 3 volumes in John Gills Thunder on the Danube.

Waterloo is covered very well in one volume by Bernard Cornwell. I also owned a massive book called the Waterloo Companion which had the most comprehensive maps and orders of battle I have seen. There is a sister book on trafalgar that is supposed to be of equally high quality.

Peninsular War was covered in many MANY volumes by Brigadier Sir Charles Oman over 100 years ago but they are hard to find. You could try the Peninsular War battlefield guide by Andrew Rowson.

There are loads of individual battle guides. I would recommend putting the battle name into Amazon and seeing what it barfs out.

Battles that are worth reading - Valmy, Wagram, Borodino, Austerlitz, Ligny, Quatre Bras, Waterloo Marengo Talavera Leipzig and loads loads more

Thanks, will try looking for the individual battles and see what i come up with.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Austerlitz is a) interesting b) a Napoleon victory and c) in public awareness as it features in the latest film.

I would start with that one

 

[DogWeasel]

Austerlitz is a) interesting b) a Napoleon victory and c) in public awareness as it features in the latest film.

I would start with that one

Yep. Austerlitz would be the first on my list.

 

[lemonjelly]

Robert aspreys 2 volumes on boneaparte are good reads.

 

[leedswolf]

Austerlitz is a) interesting b) a Napoleon victory and c) in public awareness as it features in the latest film.

I would start with that one

Yeah, as long as it's not the Ridley Scott version.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I haven’t seen the film yet so no idea about the battle portrayal other than a clip with troops falling through the frozen lake suggests it is in there.

I would definitely check out the battle of Marengo. One of Napoleons great victories and the source of the dish chicken Marengo and he asked his chef to create a dish to celebrate the victory that night and thus the dish was born.

Borodino is a truly massive battle and was quite well dealt with in War and Peace.

 

[DogWeasel]

First book ordered....

https://www.amazon.com/Napoleons-Greatest-Triumph-Battle-Austerlitz/dp/0750991674

 

[Jinky]

Bit of a self indulgent post this, and absolutely no idea if it's the right thread to post it in (I'm sure I'll be pointed in the right direction if not!) - so apologies in advance.

After 14 years working in recruitment, when I got back from holiday towards the end of last year, I decided that I'd had enough and left my role for a new challenge.

After a couple of months away from work where I got to spend some time with the kids, hosted the annual memorial quiz in memory of my dad to raise more money towards pancreatic cancer research - and multiple interviews, I'm delighted to say I started a new role at the beginning of the year at Travelodge Hotels head office, where I'm part of a small team tasked with bringing in new business accounts.

So on that front, I wondered if anyone who posts on this board either owns a company, or works for a company that has business hotel requirements? Could be for a day here & there for one person, or could be for a whole team of staff who need to regularly work away from home.

Happy to discuss anything as I try to get up and running in the new role. Any recommendations or suggestions would be hugely appreciated. Pop me a message on here if so!

Thanks - and that's the first & last time I'll mention it on here

 

[darlowolf64]

Well done on the new job and direction Jinky

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Tell your bosses that they can't spell, unless it's supposed to be Trave Lodge or Travel Odge

Mrs DW's firm has people using hotels regularly, I'll have a word with her (ironically enough...when she gets back from a trip to London)

 

[Kenny]

Nice one Jinks. Always a big thing to move jobs but after 14 years in that sector presume it is all a bit strange. Fair play to you in having the balls to make that jump.

Can't help business wise as our company uses a Corporate Travel Company to do all our bookings on hotels, so we get access to all the hotels in the area we are visiting.

 

[North Shropshire Lad]

Same as Kenny sorry, we use a corporate travel company (Agiito) for all travel and hotel bookings. Good luck though.

 

[Tredman]

No points no stay for me sadly.

 

[Wolf Hunting]

Well done on the change of direction. Very brave and took some courage.
I'd say Google might be your friend to start this off. Industry sectors using hotels etc.
I know a few lorry drivers who have to travel (in and out) to leave or reclaim vehicles etc.
When I was a trainer, Accenture used to fly me out to London and Bristol regularly, leaving me to choose my flights and hotels...
I don't know... try it from both ends. Training companies and big multi nationals, Accenture must use hundreds of hotels for instance.
Good luck Jinky.

 

[Wolf Hunting]

Try Dublin Drummer, he organises lots of events....

 

[Stan Hullis]

What about cheap hotels for paid up TWF members?

 

[Paul]

No points no stay for me sadly.

Haven't you got a 'Jinky Rewads Card' ?
I never leave home without it

 

[Keef]

Coach companies might be worth getting in touch with, could get 50 people or just a driver overnighting it after travelling down from say north wales to London, quite a few times I was put in hotels when picking up outward bound kids from south london to go back to wales, just because it made sure we were on time for the pick ups and could do the trip in the legal driving hours.
Congratulations on the new job and leap into the unknown that comes with a career change

 

[Jinky]

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. It has indeed been quite a change - going from a small independent company of 8 to such a massive, well known brand - but the main driving force behind the move was the much sought after "work/life balance" thing and so far so good on that front so far. Even just having the opportunity to work from home a couple of days a week so I can do the school run has made a massive difference!

Also appreciate the words of advice. Keef - you're bang on with the coach companies. First enquiry through was off the back of a LinkedIn post I stuck up, and it was from a Tour Director of a coach company who wanted to secure 1000 rooms this year in Southampton - so that was a nice one to get my teeth in to early doors!

@Tredman - I can't offer you 'points', but I'll have a few cases of top quality craft beers sent to your house as a 'reward' instead...

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

the main driving force behind the move was the much sought after "work/life balance" thing and so far so good on that front so far. Even just having the opportunity to work from home a couple of days a week so I can do the school run has made a massive difference!

Spot on mate.

Work to live, not the other way round.