Tag Archives: Napoleonic Wars

Sabre Injuries at Waterloo

Posted on February 6, 2018 by S

The Waterloo 200 Project commemorates the importance of the Battle of Waterloo upon its 200th anniversary.  Among other things, the site highlights 200 artifacts relating to the battle.  This includes human remains of people who fought and died there.  One … Continue reading →

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Photos of Veterans of the Napoleonic Wars

Posted on October 28, 2014 by S

Surviving veterans of the Napoleonic Wars were photographed for the final time circa 1858. Mashable retronaut, Chris Wild has compiled a visually interesting post of surviving veterans photographed in full, original uniform. It is worthy of your attention, and I … Continue reading →

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La Canne: Nineteenth Century French Cane Fencing

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Patrick

Columbia Classical Fencing, LLC, will soon start studying la canne, or cane fencing as it was practiced in the French salles in the 19th century.  For the benefit of CCF’s members and whoever else may be interested, I’m posting here … Continue reading →

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