Wars Collection (page 10)

Battle of Bosworth Field - King Henry VII crowned
The Earl of Richmond is crowned as King Henry VII after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field on 22 August 1485

Soldier with a crossbow and one of the first cannons
The Wars of the Roses. A Soldier with a crossbow and one of the first cannons ever used. 15th century

GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE The French fleet is defeated by Howe off Ushant Date: 1 June 1794

At the battle of MALO- JAROSLAWETZ, the French defeat the Russians Date: 24 October 1812

The decisive charge of the Life Guards. Date: 18 June 1815

Napoleon is ferried halfway across the Niemen river, near Tilsit, to meet Alexander I and negotiate terms with him Date: 25-6 June 1807

INVASION OF BRITAIN The English expected that Napoleons army would cross the Channel in huge, flat- bottomed boats, oared like a galley but with sails as well Date: 1803

A British force takes the West Indies island of Saint Lucia from the French Date: 1803

The fighting at La Haye-Sainte Date: 18 June 1815

The Battle of Borodino Date: 1812

The French take the PETIT SAINT-BERNARD, the Alpine pass which gives them access to Italy Date: 24 April 1794

After a series of victories Allies drive Napoleon from Germany and in their turn cross the Rhine to invade France in a flotilla of barges Date: December 1813

This anvil, in Mucklestone churchyard, Shropshire, England, is said to be the one used by the blacksmith who reversed Queen Margarets horseshoes in 1459. Date: 15th century

In a hard-fought battle between Massena and Wellington, a charge by Norman Ramsays cavalry is one of the decisive incidents. Date: 5 May 1811

The French enter Naples and fights the rebellious populace in the streets. Date: January 1799

The French enter Naples and engage the rebellious populace Date: 25 January 1799

SAN LORENZO DE LA MOUGA The French defeat the Spanish Date: 17 November 1794

Second Battle of Aboukir: General Abercromby leads 5000 British troops as they disembark under heavy fire. The French force of 2000 are driven from their positions. Date: 8 March 1801

Napoleons triumphal entry into Milan. Date: 1797

The storming of Badajoz. Date: 6 April 1812

DEFENCE OF PARIS Marechal Moncey organises resistance at the Barriere de Clichy, as the Allies approach and no help is forthcoming from Napoleon Date: March 1814

BATTLE OF ORTHEZ Wellington defeats Soult, driving him from the city with heavy loss Date: 27 February 1814

BATTLE OF MONTMIRAIL One of Napoleons last victories - he defeats Blucher at Montmirail Date: 11 February 1814

At the battle of BAYLEN the French under Dupont are utterly defeated by the Spanish : here they are depicted making their last stand Date: 19 July 1808

Wellingtons force attack the French at CIUDAD RODRIGO, a key fortress on the Portugal- Spain frontier; after fierce fighting, the defences are overcome Date: 15 January 1812

Wellington enters Madrid, enthusiastically welcomed by most of the inhabitants who didn t much care for French rule Date: 12 August 1812

SEA FIGHT BY MOONLIGHT The French warship Venus and the British ship Ceylon take advantage of a bright moon to fight at night Date: 16-17 September 1809

ITALIAN CAMPAIGN The French march into Rome Date: 16 February 1798

BATTLE OF NEERWINDEN The Austrians inflict a severe defeat on the French revolutionary army led by Dumouriez, who is forced to evacuate Belgium Date: 18 March 1793

ITALIAN CAMPAIGN At the bridge of LODI, Napoleon himself is in the thick of the fighting against the Austrians defending the bridge over the Adda Date: 10 May 1796

The populace of Cairo rise up in revolt against the French invaders, but are brutally suppressed Date: 22 October 1798

First battle of ABUKIR - Mustapha Pashas Turkish army is completely overwhelmed by a much smaller French force under Napoleon, and driven into the sea or captured Date: 25 July 1799

A Syrian army tries to divert the French siege of Acre, but they are defeated by Napoleon at the battle of MOUNT-TABOR Date: 15 April 1799

Napoleon, having taken Jaffa, visits the leper hospital, where he impresses his companions by touching a leper Date: 11 March 1799

Hand to hand fighting between French and Turks at Benouth Date: 8 March 1799

CROSSING THE ALPS Napoleon and his men take the Saint Bernard route to Italy Date: 20 May 1800

BATTLE OF HOHENLINDEN A combined French and Bavarian force defeats the Austrians Date: 3 December 1800

ITALIAN CAMPAIGN Monnet commands his men at the battle of Bussolingo Date: 26 March 1799

CROSSING THE RHINE Oudinot and his men swim the river with their horses and immediately have to engage the Austrian forces Date: 1799

BATTLE OF CAPE ST VINCENT Admiral Jervis defeats a Spanish squadron Date: 14 February 1797

BATTLE OF CAPE ST VINCENT Nelson boards and takes the Spanish vessel San Josef Date: 14 February 1797

ITALIAN CAMPAIGN At the battle of LODI, Napoleon personally aims a cannon Date: 10 May 1796

BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN Duncan intercepts a Dutch fleet sailing to help the French, and captures eight of the enemy vessels Date: 11 October 1797

ITALIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon at the Sanguinary Battle on the Bridge of Lodi Date: 10 May 1796

FRENCH IN NAPLES The French fleet, commanded by Amiral d Estrees, arrives in Naples harbour Date: 1799

French aristocrats volunteer to join the army of the Republic Date: circa 1792

French victory at QUIBERON - the English driven off Date: 21 July 1795

French victory at QUIBERON Date: 21 July 1795

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