Table of Contents
No. 29

June/July 1996


Two Wheels for My Wagon
John Cook concludes his series on wheeling and other changes of direction and position. Austria, Britain, and King's German Legion are discussed, with links to first in the series (in FE 28) covering pre-napoleonic maneuverings, as well as French and Prussian movements. Heavily ilustrated with period diagrams.

Waterloo: How Napoleon Might Have Won
A day-by-day examination of Napoleon's missed opportunities during the 1815 Waterloo campaign and battle. Includes battlefield photos. By Andrew Uffindell.

Apsley House
Wellington's 'No. 1 London' abode displays some Napoleonic memories. By Suzie Vos.

Waterloo Myths
Peter Hofschroer offers part one of an occasional series, dissecting Napier's Waterloo Letter.

Frankfurt Grenadier Company
John Cook profiles the grenadier company of the Grand Duchy of Frankfurt am Main, 1806. Includes color illustrations © by author.

Ryasma
R.G. Alley presents a fictional rearguard battle between Ney's III Corps and the Russian 12th Division, based on the 1812 invasion of Russia.

From Paris
De Breue relates events from Floreal26; L'An IV (May 15, 1796).

Napoleon's Battles
A review of the miniatures tabletop rules by Russell Tomlinson and Susan Unsworth.

Houserules Napoleonics
Part 1 of Mark Ashby's review of the miniatures tabletop rules.

Napoleonic Newsdesk

Dispatches
Letters to the Editor cover Empire rules, 1806 Prussians, more on Frankfurters, Sharpe TV Series, and more.

The Last Thing...
Dave Watkins' reviews the book, Fighting Ships.


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