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Died #OnThisDay 29 January 1820 George III, King of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland as well as King of Hanover.

Unlike his 2 predecessors, he was born in Great Britain, spoke English as his first language & never visited Hanover, since 1811 his son ruled as Regent.

This week's #WellingtonWednesday is also #HillFortsWednesday & the lines of Torres Vedras.

Tomorrow night (for free) join @OfVedras & Bob Burnham, will present 'The Destruction of Arruda, The Light Division out of Control'

For a free place, email: i_j_brewer@msn.com

Another modern piece from 2018, 'The Black Brunswickers'

Brunswick hussars and lancers on English service c.1815. The Brunwickers are a fascinating unit... (will post below 👇)

[All credit to the artist]

#brunswick #napoleonicwars #cavalry

Had to share Ben's work. A really talented artist. @BPookArt

Capturing the 3/95th in action. Capt P directs Sjt V onto a target. @The_95th_Rifles

#95thRifles
#Rifles
#SharpesRifles
#Napoleonic

This week's #WellingtonWednesday is #OnThisDay 7 October 1813, Wellington fought & won the Battle of Bidasoa (or the Battle of Larrun) wresting a foothold on French soil from Marshal Soult's army. This established a postion to invade France following the Battle of The Pyrenees.

The French attack collapsed, fleeing they left General Simon, their commander, wounded & a prisoner.

Another 2 attacks were made, both ran into a close fire from two Allied Artillery batteries along with Portuguese musketry. These unit was also routed.

Fought #OnThisDay 27 Sept 1810 The Battle of Bucasso.
To block Marshal Massena's invasion of Portugal, Wellington chose a very strong position on the heights of Bucasso.

His army consisted of 25,000 British, 25,000 Portuguese & 78 guns, against 60,000 French with 112 guns.
#OTD

Fought #OnThisDay 23 Sept 1803 The Battle of Assaye.
Wellesley commanded 6,500 Indian & British troops against 40,000- 200,000 Mahratta troops led by Hanovarian mercenary Pohlmann

Asked what his greatest vistory was W replied ASSAYE, making it this week's #WellingtonWednesday

The Battle of The Alma fought #OnThisDay 20 Sept 1854
The French attack turned the Russian left. Superior British rifle fire forced the Russians to retreat.

The battle cost the French roughly 1,600 casualties, the British 2,000, the Egyptians 503, and the Russians some 5,000+

A sombre #OnThisDay 14 September 1852, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington passed away at Walmer Castle, he was 83 years old. He had likely suffered a series of strokes overnight & his condition deteriorated. He was moved from his bed to a chair where he expired at 3pm.

#OTD