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227 years ago today, Napoleon Bonaparte took his first independent command. He told his men: "I seek to lead you into the most fertile plains in the world, [...] there you will find honor, glory, and riches." Thus began one of the most remarkable military campaigns in history.

Happy Valentine's Day from the most famous bad couple in modern history

Uniforms of the Kurlandski Dragoon Regiment and the Sumski Hussar Regiment of the Imperial Russian Army, the units that surprised Marshal Bernadotte's Corps with their daring raid on Mohrungen on January 25th, 1807, which we discussed last episode.

The artist Jacques-Louis David died on this day in 1825. He created some of the most iconic and enduring images of Napoleon's Empire.

On this day in 1808, French forces (including a significant Polish contingent) won a victory at Tudela. Their Spanish opponents were hampered by disorganization and acrimony between the commanders.

Next episode, we will be discussing the Battle of Rossbach. By this point in our narrative, Rossbach was almost 50 years in the past, but some battles cast a very long shadow...

Trafalgar was a day of triumph and tragedy that changed the course of history. We covered these stunning events in episode 87, one of my personal favorites: https://t.co/Ch9yi9aS5E

By the end of the day, the Royal Navy had captured 21 enemy ships-of-the-line, making the Battle of Trafalgar one of the greatest naval victories of all time. About 5,000 men lost their lives, including Nelson himself. His last words were: "thank God I have done my duty."

Next episode we'll be finally, formally introducing the man many consider the greatest of Napoleon's marshals: Louis-Nicolas Davout, the man they called "The Iron Marshal."

This day in 1812: the USS Constitution soundly defeated the HMS Guerriere, earning the nickname "Old Ironsides." It was 1 of the first American victories of the war & very significant to the public. The Constitution is still afloat today & is the oldest naval vessel in the world.