Never did a battlefield present such an anomalous spectacle.Continuing The Battle of Waterloo,with a selection from History of the War in France
Wellington’s Army Faces Napoleon’s Alone
The army of Napoleon was formed in two lines, with a reserve.Continuing The Battle of Waterloo,with a selection from History of the War in France
Prussians Arrive at Waterloo Battlefield
The Prussians, fired by enthusiasm, forgot the fatigues they had for four days endured.Continuing The Battle of Waterloo,with a selection from The
The Battle of Waterloo
This series has ten easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Prussians Loose Battle of Ligny.IntroductionThis battle is more famous
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign – 4
Today's installment concludes Wellington's Peninsular Campaign,our selection by John Richard Green.If you have journeyed through all of the
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign – 3
During the earlier years of the war, indeed, the increase of wealth had been enormous. England was sole mistress of the seas.Continuing Wellington's
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign – 2
“Portugal,” Wellesley wrote coolly, “may be defended against any force which the French can bring against it.”Continuing Wellington's Peninsular
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe Treaty of Tilsit saw Napoleon at the height of his power. Russia had become his