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21 July 1798 Battle of the Pyramids where Napoleonic forces defeat the Ottomans and Mamluks near Cairo in what was a decisive victory with minimal losses for Napoleon. (Painting by François-Watteau)

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2019-07-21

Napoleonic french grenadier of the 85th regiment of the line.

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2019-06-27

I guess Napoleonic era goblins are my thing now.

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2019-06-21

I've made a start on my Hussars on a small 8x10in panel. (I may move the lead rider a bit).🐴

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2019-06-21

For almost five years 1807-1812, Russia was allied to Napoleon & an enemy of Britain. But the Royal Navy was aggressively active in the Baltic against Russian forces, no ship more daring than HMS Implacable. Click: https://t.co/iZYJl6PeqX

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2019-05-26

I have to give a lecture on the Napoleonic Wars tomorrow, so naturally I was reminded of this gem: using the memory of Elizabeth and the Armada to threaten Napoleon. He’s so scared, his hat flies of his head!

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2019-05-07

A bit of a play around today. 💂‍♂️

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2019-05-06

1800 - HMS Dart, a sloop of innovative design with massive firepower, was key in capture of a much larger French ship during a fireship attack on the heavily-defended French base at Dunkirk. Click: https://t.co/Nb5HFaMgQg

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2019-04-19

Sanité Bélair, who served as a lieutenant under Haitian rebel general Toussaint Louverture, making her one of the only female military officers of the Napoleonic era. This portrait of her appears on the Haitian 10 gourde banknote.

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2019-04-16

in 1807, the Battle of Eylau ends. After 14 hours of bloody fighting, including one of the greatest cavalry charges in has failed to decisively crush the armies of Prussia and Russia.

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2019-02-08

Influence of the Napoleonic Wars and Violence on English Society in the Regency Period https://t.co/Cor7twRflU via

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2019-01-17

"Rarely does an author execute alternate historical fiction with such polish, pacing, and a profound knowledge of the real history. This book is such a gem, and I eagerly await the sequel!" https://t.co/6LFaFdLnzp

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2019-01-09

A little something I did for somebody today: 'Eylau Charge!'

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2019-01-06

Pig Pile! by Fabio Napoleoni. visit us in store or online at https://t.co/AsvPg0Zypo

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2018-12-13

It's a big day at Age of Napoleon headquarters. My copy of Elting's 'Napoleonic Uniforms: Volume 2' arrived as well

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2018-11-21

Attributed to prominent British maritime painter of the Napoleonic Wars 'Study of a Frigate in Three Positions' is to be offered in our 14 Nov Five Centuries: Furniture, Paintings & Works of Art from 1600 auction in Learn more: https://t.co/ioP5d2GrjE

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2018-11-05

Goya’s 3rd May 1808: commemorating the Spanish uprising against Napoleonic occupation. What I did not realize until I was standing in front of it in the Prado is how massive it is! 268 cm × 347 cm Truly monumental also in the boldness of its brushstrokes.

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2018-10-31

"This is the first time I have been tempted by alternate history about a person from the past with whom I am fascinated and about whom I have read a great deal. I ... was very quickly captivated and delighted" https://t.co/Nfd2aNLDJz

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2018-10-29