Napoleonic French grenadier of the line 1797

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There are some wonderfully powerful pictures themed around the napoleonic wars. This, by Lady Butler, has to be my favourite. The eyes on those horses...

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I've been busy with commissions lately, but had a chance to have a play around today - First Napoleonics of 2020.

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Spotted in the wild! Another of my covers, this time for the latest issue of Wargames Illustrated - WI388: “On Campaign”
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In 1807 a one-sided battle between a British frigate, HMS Leopard, and an American counterpart, USS Chesapeake, while still at peace, almost triggered outbreak of “The War of 1812” five years prematurely. Click: https://t.co/1kfp2gWNAZ

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Lady Elizabeth Butler (1846-1933) was a British painter famed for dramatic illustrations of military history, incl Napoleonic & Crimean Wars. "I never painted for the glory of war, but to portray its pathos and heroism". We’ll be sharing some of her work throughout the week.

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During the War of 1812 control of the Great Lakes was critical for both sides. Charismatic James Lucas Yeo took command of all British naval forces on Lake Ontario and a building race and sharp action followed. Part 3 of 3. Click: https://t.co/TGoj6zj7Yf

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In 1809 the young James Lucas Yeo showed mastery of amphibious operations when he led a task force against the French colony of Cayenne. Part 2 of a 3-Part Blog, with Part 3 due in Friday. Click: https://t.co/YtLTQKC28J

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January 1, 1804, gained independence after defeating the Napoleonic Armies. By freeing itself from slavery and colonization, Haiti became the world's first black republic and the first independent Caribbean state. ✊🏿🙏🏿🇭🇹

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Napoleonic illustrations to bless your timeline✨🇫🇷

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Napoleonic illustrations by Lucien Rousselot (1900 - 1992)🇫🇷✨ (2/2)

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THE BRONTËS AND WAR HAS BEEN PUBLISHED! Please persuade your libraries to buy a copy. New scholarship on the Brontës, Napoleonic Wars, child/teen writings, war trauma, empire, and more! Huge thanks to / for making it look brilliant: https://t.co/FnTDx9cmOZ

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HMS Pomone, a 38-gun Leda-class frigate, built for the Royal Navy in 1805, and wrecked in 1811 while attempting to pass the Needles at night on her way to Portsmouth.

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Napoleonic paintings of Polish Lancers🇵🇱

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Commissioned by the winner of my Twitter giveaway, congratulations again and thank you to all my new and existing followers for sticking with me!

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