Napoleonic
"From the sublime to the ridiculous there is only one step" Napoleon I, after the French Army's retreat from Moscow, 1812.
The Napoleonic Wars
This useful and easily navigated site has campaign descriptions (still being expanded) and illustrations of uniforms.
Wellington's Dispatches 1808 - 1815
A fascinating insight into the nature of operations in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars.
Napoleonic Artillery: Firepower Comes of Age
During the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars artillery was transformed from a specialised profession overseen by "mechanics," into a major service branch capable of dominating battlefields.
Costly Retreat From Moscow
After a Pyrrhic victory at Borodino, Napoleon entered Moscow, only to see the city burned by its remaining citizens. In the harsh conditions of an approaching winter, Napoleon turned back to Poland and relative safety, but the trip was long and hard...
Romans
"Nemo est tam fortis, qui rei novitate perturbetur (No one is so brave as not to be disconcerted by unforeseen circumstances)." Julius Caesar, De Bello Gallico, I.
Glossary of Ancient Roman Military Terms
A list of Greek and Latin terms used in connection with the Roman army provided by an ancient armies enthusiast.
The Roman Army
Looks at the history of the Roman army (concentrating on the legions). How it developed and how it was run. Linked to this page are illustrations of soldiers typical to the different periods.
A Legionary's Basic Equipment
Illustrated by a photograph of a legionary re-enactor this page gives a good description of the legionary's garb and gear.
The Roman Army in Britain - 58 BCE to 410 CE
An introduction to the organisation and equipment of the Roman Army in Britain from the first century until the early fifth Century.
The Landings of Caesar in Britain - 55 and 54 BCE
An illustrated article from the Athena Review which describes the first and second Roman expeditions to Britain.
The Gallic Wars, by Julius Caesar
The eight books of the Gallic War which describe the first Roman expeditions to Britain between 58 and 52 BCE.
Zulu War
"We have certainly been seriously under-rating the power of the Zulu army." Lt-Gen Lord Chelmsford, after his defeat by the Zulus at the Battle of Isandhlwana, 1879.
Campaign Life in The British Army During the Zulu War - 1879
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