Napoleon's Decentered and Disastrous Invasion of Russia Colin Liddell October 08, 2021 0 This October 19th marks the 209th anniversary of the start of Napoleon's fateful retreat from Moscow. The march lasted nearly two ... Read more »
TROOPS, WEAPONS, AND TACTICS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS Colin Liddell August 03, 2021 0 Iron Duke and guests look at the troops, weapons, and tactics of the Napoleonic wars 1803-1815, with special reference to the British Army. Read more »
The Lousiana Purchase: How Yellow Fever and Swiss Anarchy doubled America Overnight Colin Liddell May 01, 2020 1 On this day in 1803, the United States of America doubled in size when the United States government bought the vast territory of Louisia... Read more »
Copenhagen, the Fulcrum of Napoleon's Downfall Colin Liddell April 02, 2017 0 216 years ago today (2nd of April), the First Battle of Copenhagen was fought as part of the great struggle against Revolutionary Fr... Read more »
When Madrid Fought Back Against "French Muslims" Colin Liddell May 02, 2016 0 Dos de Mayo (Second of May) One of the most important dates in Spanish history is the 2nd of May. This is because of events that too... Read more »