Join us for our next online event on Sunday 24th of August! Subject: Quatre Bras, the French Perspective Speaker: Andrew Field More information & tickets via the link below: eventbrite.co.uk/e/quatre-bras-…

Reenacting memory: 2019 on the road to the Grand Tactical at Discovery Harbour. The Battle of Balm Beach!

A French Hussar charges forward. The 23rd stands fast. Amazing photography by Manual Á. González H/t 23rd Regiment of Foot, Royal Welsh Fusilieer 1809-1815 Living History Society

Join us for our next online event on Sunday 24th of August! Subject: Quatre Bras, the French Perspective Speaker: Andrew Field More information & tickets via the link below: eventbrite.co.uk/e/quatre-bras-…

Reenacting - sometimes we unconsciously recreate moments. The escalade at Fort Erie compared to Badajoz

Publication Day! ‘An Unavoidable Evil: Siege Warfare in the Age of Napoleon’, my second edited collection, is now available from Helion & Company Ltd Featuring work from leading historians of the period, it takes a global look at sieges during the period. Here’s what you need to know

Love him or hate him, Napoleon was undoubtedly a colossal figure in history. He defined an age as few have done before or since. I think de Tocqueville summed him up best: "He was as great as a man can be without virtue".

On this day in 1808 the Battle of Roliça was fought. This engagement was the first of the string of victories won by Sir Arthur Wellesley (later the 1st Duke of Wellington) over the French during the Peninsular War.

Another one for the Book Club…

An historic collaboration between Wrexham Lager & Amgueddfa RWF Museum Celebrating the deep-rooted ties between the brewery & Royal Welshmen, honouring generations of service, courage & connection #RWFFEST25 Pre-orders open now! Limited Edition 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍺 👉 Pre-order at wrexhamlager.com/products/royal…

This evening we remember LtCol Lake and members of the 29th Regiment of Foote who fought and were killed at Roliça in 1808. Paul often explains this battle whilst dressed in the uniform of the 29th. This regiment would become the Worcestershire Regiment. #WorcestershireHour

Did you know Waterloo wasn’t the only time the British were in Belgium fighting France? Throwback to an episode where Robin Thomas explained why the ill-fated British expedition to Flanders in the 1790s failed to succeed. Have a listen here🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5RSw38…

Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory breaking the French and Spanish Combined Fleet’s line during the opening stage of the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, by Tom W. Freeman.

18 August 1813, The assault of the Fortress of Cassis. The fort's artillery is destroyed during a naval assault of British forces #OnThisDay Pictured, Lt Harry Hunt RM. Interestingly a French cavalryman or Horse Artillery is part of the garrison. (a Hornblower style raid)

Went back to this old favourite while doing some reading for a possible project. My copy (an incorrected proof that I got as I was working in the trade at the time) has lost some pages. Might to be time to get another one. It’s only been 22 years. #history #books #Napoleon

Heart of Oak ⚓️ British warships were built as gun platforms for heavier guns than those of the French. When Nelson drove straight through the French line the battle was already won. Read all about it at Amazon UK.

Who's in your Fab Four?

Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Sq #London - an unlikely venue for a dinner party? In 1843, 14 stonemason constructing Nelson's Column climbed to the very top - all 52 meters of it - & then winched up a piping hot steak dinner washed down with some bubbly to celebrate. Wild party! 🧵

Free Volunteer Tickets! To celebrate the work of volunteers, we’re offering two complimentary tickets to the AMOT 2025 Conference with every network museum ticket purchased. This special offer is available until 10th September – don’t miss your chance! armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

“La garde meurt mais ne se rend pas !” Here’s my painting of the last stand of the Old Guard from Waterloo, 1970. Prints and original painting are available - DM for more details.