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Napoleon (Part 1) – Birth of an Emperor (1768 – 1804)

History of Napoleon This video is part one of a three-part series on the history of Napoleon. Here, we cover[…]

Different kinds of Cavalry Military terminology is hardly a straightforward thing, and this was as much the case in the[…]

The Infantry’s Square Formation Cavalry has been among the most dangerous and effective weapons of any army for most of[…]

Artillery Tactics during the Napoleonic Wars A look at Artillery Tactics during the Napoleonic Wars. This video covers gun types,[…]

Napoleon’s Defeat in Russia in 1812 After Napoleon’s defeat in Russia in 1812, the situation on the European continent is[…]

The Battle of Nations After the brief summer 1813 cease fire, Napoleon’s campaign in Germany resumes. Surrounded by the Allies[…]

A new Grande Armée of Young Conscripts In 1813, following his disastrous invasion of Russia, Napoleon faced a desperate battle[…]

Napoleon fought the Austrians at Wagram In 1809, as Napoleon fought the Austrians at Wagram, the war in Spain and[…]

Schwarzenberg and Blücher’s dash for Paris would seal the fate of the Napoleonic Empire Following his defeat in the giant[…]

Ill-fated intervention in Portugal and Spain In 1808, Napoleon’s rivalry with Britain led to an ill-fated intervention in Portugal and[…]