An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent.

The British counterattacked, driving the French back in confusion. KERATRAUNT : The English were in a good position on the ridge, and in spite of that, Napoleon launched a frontal assault.

Why did Napoleonic soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder in battle? ... Epic History. Quick Guide to Napoleonic Infantry Tactics. Posted: March 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025.

In the Napoleonic wars, all British sailors were issued with lemon juice or other fruit. In 1804, 50,000 gallons were purchased by the Royal Navy . The effect was remarkable.

Gerard DeGroot is a professor of history at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. His latest book is “Back in Blighty: The British at Home in World War One.” Waterloo By Bernard Cornwell ...

The British Army has shrunk to its lowest level since the early 1800s. Years of relentless budget cutbacks have left it with just 73,000 active-duty soldiers.That's a far cry from the Chinese army ...

British military figures – including a former Desert Rats commander and a former army officer – have condemned the move to allow women to fight on the front line as a 'politically-correct ...

Perfidy and treachery in the continuing battlefield sagas of a British rifleman in the Napoleonic Wars. May 1, 2004. By Michael Dirda. SHARPE'S ESCAPE.

The Imperial Guard was a small, elite army, directly under Napoleon’s control. Like the corps, it had infantry, cavalry and artillery. It was comprised of the best veteran soldiers from every ...