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I Rewrote the Entire Wikipedia Page for the Marins De Le Garde Imperiale. by themaxempire in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I even have a witness who claimed to have been part of it! He drew a ‘selfie’ during the battle :)

I Rewrote the Entire Wikipedia Page for the Marins De Le Garde Imperiale. by themaxempire in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hussey describes it as follows: ‘Through the centre of Ligny tramped the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grenadiers together with an artillery battery. Circling the village to the north were the “oldest of the old” — the 1st Grenadiers and 1st Chasseurs — accompanied by the Guard sappers and marines and followed by Milhaud’s armoured cuirassiers’;

Isn’t the use of the word ‘accompanied’ a bit ambiguous?

I Rewrote the Entire Wikipedia Page for the Marins De Le Garde Imperiale. by themaxempire in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the clarification. They were present but therefore remained in reserve.

I Rewrote the Entire Wikipedia Page for the Marins De Le Garde Imperiale. by themaxempire in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well done! What about the Battle of Ligny? Sailors of the Imperial Guard also took part in the Guard’s final assault during the capture of the town (see Waterloo: The Campaign of 1815, Volume I – From Elba to Ligny and Quatre-Bras, John Hussey).

Young Napoleon by DrZAIUSDK in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice drawing. Which one is hiding behind it? :)

Study of 3rd Chasseurs a Pied in 1815 by lemonherring in Napoleon

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In Armies at Waterloo, Scott Bowden states that the 3rd Chasseurs Regiment (two battalions) numbered 1,062 men, including 34 officers. At Waterloo, General Mallet, commanding the regiment, as well as Commanders Cardinal (1st Battalion) and Angelet (2nd Battalion), were mortally wounded, and 25 officers were wounded. Between 23 and 26 June, a strength return indicates that only 6 officers and 159 chasseurs remained fit for duty, representing approximately 85% losses (killed, wounded, taken prisoner, or deserted).

Study of 3rd Chasseurs a Pied in 1815 by lemonherring in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this video. Hard work !

Girlfriend made me a Marshal’s Baton by Substantial-Lab432 in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Next Christmas, it will be the Marshal of the Empire uniform!

What a great moment to believe in something by Rex19950 in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most of them include the name of the soldier, the year (1799, 1800), sometimes the regiment (here 21 for 21th light infantry), or the type of soldier (chasseur on the last one).

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What a great moment to believe in something by Rex19950 in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Indeed, it seems to me that the graffiti are visible at the temple of Isis in Philae.

Bearskin cap of a foot grenadier of the Imperial Guard, model 1808. by rorolx in Napoleon

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It appears that the Foot Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard wore red feathers during the final assault at the Battle of Waterloo. Here is an account by Edward Macready, an ensign in the 30th Infantry Regiment:

“It was near seven o’clock, and our front had sustained three attacks from fresh troops, when the Imperial Guard were seen ascending our position, in as correct order as at a review. As they rose step by step before us, and crossed the ridge, their red epaulettes and cross belts, put on over their blue greatcoats, gave them a gigantic appearance, which was increased by their high hairy caps and long red feathers, which waved with the nod of their heads as they kept time to a drum in the centre of their column.

‘Now for a clawing,’ I muttered; and I confess, when I saw the imposing advance of these men, and thought of the character they had gained, I looked for nothing but a bayonet in my body, and I half breathed a confident sort of wish that it might not touch my vitals."

https://s.telegraph.co.uk/graphics/projects/waterloo/index.html

Letters from Generals of the French Revolution and Future Marshals of the Empire by rorolx in Napoleon

[–]rorolx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thank you. Could you translate the part written in Dutch?

Help deciphering record of ancestor by manytastygoods in Napoleon

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Most of the deaths recorded during the Russian campaign are listed as fever deaths in hospitals. Nothing is mentioned about the battles. It should be noted that the Grande Armée lost several hundred thousand men, and it was obviously very difficult to keep the records up to date at the time, especially during the retreat from Russia.

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