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16 hours ago · The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a series of conflicts fought between the First French Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte (1804–1815) and a fluctuating array of European coalitions. The wars originated in political forces arising from the French Revolution (1789–1799) and from the French Revolutionary Wars (1792–1802), and produced a ...
16 hours ago · Some 153,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on that day, with thousands making the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Overlord. In a memorial service held 80 years on organised by the Hull Independent Merchant Navy Association, an "exceptionally good turnout" from the public and Forces personnel past and present paid their ...
16 hours ago · The Waterloo coins will be released in two batches. One side of the original medal will be reproduced this year, with a portrait of King Charles III on the other side. The second side of the medal will follow in 2025. The Royal Mint is to release a range of commemorative coins to celebrate the Battle of Waterloo more than 200 years after the ...
16 hours ago · Dr Glyn Prysor discusses the Battle for Normandy with Professor Jonathan Fennell, examining the Allied advance that followed on from the historic D-Day landings. D-Day is regarded as the greatest amphibious operation in history. Much attention has rightly focused on the planning, execution and impact of this historic operation.
16 hours ago · I'm taking pictures of my journey to Tanga in 28mm! Started by adlerhobby The Great War. 7 Replies. 4158 Views. August 30, 2011, 11:30:39 PM. by adlerhobby. Waterloo 2015 in 28mm. New Buckingham Historical Wargamers (edit 27/10/15)
16 hours ago · Southern Rail trains are at a standstill after a person was hit by a train this morning (Friday, June 7). Southern Rail reported ‘with great sadness’ at 10am that person has been hit by a train between Cosham and Havant in Hampshire. "All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident ...
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16 hours ago · Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary. Country of Origin. Great Britain. Modified Item. No. Country/Region of Manufacture. United Kingdom. Year of Issue. 2015 ...
