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The Napoleonic Wars consisted of a series of wars fought during Napoleon Bonaparte's rule over France. To some extent they formed an extension of the conflicts sparked by the French Revolution and continued during the régime of the Second French Empire. These wars revolutionized the European army and artillery, as well as military systems, and took place on a scale never before seen, mainly due to the application of modern mass conscription. French power rose quickly, conquering most of Europe; the fall was also rapid, beginning with the disastrous invasion of Russia, and Napoleon's empire ultimately suffered complete military defeat, resulting in the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France.
No consensus exists as to when the French Revolutionary Wars ended and when the Napoleonic Wars began; one possible watershed date occurred when Bonaparte seized power in France, in November 1799. Other versions put the period of warfare between 1799 and 1802 in the context of the French Revolutionary Wars, and set the Napoleonic Wars' beginning at the outbreak of war between the United Kingdom and France in 1803, following the brief peace concluded at Amiens in 1802. The Napoleonic Wars ended on 20 November 1815, following Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo and the Second Treaty of Paris. Collectively, the nearly continuous period of warfare from April 20, 1792, until November 20, 1815, is sometimes (though rarely these days) referred to as the Great French War.
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@RobJelf @ahalavais We've got a friend who's a real war games/history buff. He has Civ, Napoleonic Wars...all those 20 pg long rules games.
Alithra (Stephanie Klender) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:52:15 -0000
@RobJelf @ahalavais We've got a friend who's a real war games/history buff. He has Civ, Napoleonic Wars...all those 20 pg long rules games.
" a pulpy adventure set during the Napoleonic wars, as two French soldiers, retreating from their army's failed invasion of Russia..." (1/2)
AlbertoBBZN (Alberto_B_B) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:47:05 -0000
" a pulpy adventure set during the Napoleonic wars, as two French soldiers, retreating from their army's failed invasion of Russia..." (1/2)
@rainnwilson why not a great movie about the Napoleonic wars? I mean, Americans love war movies... oh right, but not the French.
bobbypkp (Robert Belanger) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:55:35 -0000
@rainnwilson why not a great movie about the Napoleonic wars? I mean, Americans love war movies... oh right, but not the French.
revolution in france and the napoleonic wars
uphiishufi (Shufi H Ashiddiqi) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:54:46 -0000
revolution in france and the napoleonic wars
Finished His Majesty's Dragons! Really enjoyed it - but stick dragons into the Napoleonic Wars and that's pretty much a forgone conclusion.
dragaroo (Don Myers) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:10:46 -0000
Finished His Majesty's Dragons! Really enjoyed it - but stick dragons into the Napoleonic Wars and that's pretty much a forgone conclusion.
while everyone else is bearly getting gunpowder. Me US WWII them Napoleonic wars
Fate_Lancer (Lancer) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:21:12 -0000
while everyone else is bearly getting gunpowder. Me US WWII them Napoleonic wars
The Napoleon Series - Informative site that invites contributions from its many readers. The discussion forum is frequented by many of the great and the good of Napoleonic authorship.
Meta Description: [ The Napoleon Series is dedicated to the study of Napoleon Bonaparte and his times. Come exchange ideas and talk about our favorite subject! ]
Centennia Historical Atlas Software - Displays an evolving, dynamic map of Europe and the Middle East. A free demo version covering the Napoleonic Period may be downloaded from the site.
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Compagnie d'Elite - A selection of articles and uniform illustrations. Text in English and German.
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Der Befreiungskriege 1806-1813 - A pictorial essay on the German War of Liberation which looks at the happenings in Germany and Prussia during the Napoleonic Occupation, and Prussia's rebirth as a European power. Text in English and German.
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French Empire Collection - Pictures and commentary upon a small private collection of Napoleonic militaria and antiques in Sydney, Australia.
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History and Evolution of Uniforms during the Napoleonic Era - A concise illustrated history of the evolution of military uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Historydata.com - Napoleonic and 18th century data for researchers, students, and enthusiasts. Emphasis on first Italian campaign (webmaster has written a book on the subject).
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Internet Modern History Sourcebook: French Revolution - Collection of original documents and web links pertaining to the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods.
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Napoleon's Wars - Comprehensive collection of images of national, regimental, and other flags of the Napoleonic Wars from WarFlag.com.
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The Irish Legion - History and organisation of this regiment, which served in the French army from 1803 to 1814.
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The Napoleonic Collection - Part of the Discriminating General's suite of military sites, and up to their usual high standard of presentation. Articles, links, sound clips and a wide range of replica goods for reenactors.
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The Napoleonic Guide - Provides an overview of Bonaparte, the political status of Europe and European military technology, and depictions of the Napoleonic era in art, film, and games.
The Soldier Sven Planck Wallpol - The life story of an ordinary soldier in the Swedish army.
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The Vistula Legion - Illustrated story of this Polish regiment in French service 1806-1815.
Time Traveller's Guide to Napoleon's Empire - Guide to all aspects of the period, produced to accompany a series of TV programs on UK Channel 4.
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