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

A quick guide to infantry tactics and formations of the Napoleonic period, which first appeared in our video on the Battle of Aspern. In this video we try to explain why lining up shoulder-to ...

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.

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.

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 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 ...

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 ...