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The British (reserve - modern term) response, included, the Pembrokeshire Militia, the Fishguard & Newport Volunteer Infantry, the the Pembroke Yeomanry Cavalry, groups of Naval gunners.
Additionally local civilians armed themselves against the French (Irish led) invasion.
Thomas Plunkett is one of the most famous Private soldiers of the 95th Rifles.
He achieved notoriety for his skill with the rifle during the retreat from Corunna, where he shot General Colbert & an aide at a long distance.
(the exact distance is the subject of debate)
Wellington, The Prince of Orange & Uxbridge watch as the allied army withdraws from Quatre Bras.
A tactical withdrawal, done with a fighting rearguard, under Uxbridge, who fought an excellent action with cavalry & horse artillery as the army marched to Waterloo.
By Mark Churms
A recruiting Sergeant of the 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment gently "encourages" a recruit to finish his cider with a hand to his elbow.
Presumably with supplies from the nearby Old Cyder House, this drink will embolden him to enlist (and fool him to think the army is all fun).
Yeah I guess you could say I'm into #NFTs too...
Napoleonic Foreign Troops 😏
#OnThisDay 2 Feb 1783 the Great Seige of Gibraltar was lifted.
A general peace had been signed, the terms of which allowed Britain to remain in possession of Gibraltar 🇬🇮
After 3 years, 7 months, 12 days it was the longest seige for the British forces.
#OnThisDay 23 January 1795, the capture of the fleet at Texel.
The French forces managed to capture all 14 warships, without either side suffering a casualty.
Probably as a negotiation or surprise attack using muffled hooves, rather the popular charge (depicted)
Dogs in Napoleonic paintings 🐶
“Two Grenadiers”/"sacré temps"
By Horace Vernet
*Are there anymore you know of??*
Dogs in Napoleonic paintings 🐶
Dog licking plates at a sutler's tent by William Henry Pyne. (pub. 1797)
An important part of camp life, there are accounts of the bond between soldiers' and their dogs (often 'found') abroad.