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1 day 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 ...
1 day 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 ...
1 day 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 ...
1 day 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.
1 day 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)
1 day 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 ...
1 day ago · Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary. Country of Origin. Great Britain. Modified Item. No. Country/Region of Manufacture. United Kingdom. Year of Issue. 2015 ...