Table of Contents
No. 32

December 1996/January 1997


The Battle of Lodi
John Walsh examines the May 10, 1796 battle that helped Napoleon's forces become 'masters of Italy.' Includes photos of battlefield environs and order of battle.

The Battle of Ligny
Peter Hofschroer describes the June 16, 1815 campaign and battle that proved to be Napoleon's last victory.

The Sea Wolf Abroad
Profile of Admiral Lord Cochran's post-Napoleonic trials and victories. By David Wilson.

Eclaireurs of the Guard
Peter Cross analyzes the 1813 formation of the three Eclaireur regiments: Eclaireurs-Grenadiers, Eclaireurs-Dragoons, and Eclaireurs-Lanciers.

Charging with the Bayonet
Keith Raynor delves into the archives to deliver a January 26, 1804 order detailing the prescribed procedure for charging with the bayonet in the British Army.

Aide de Camp
The research column tackles Bavaria and Wurttemberg contingents (1800), the battles of Zurich, and further reading on the War of the Second Coalition.

The Norman Cross Appeal
Vandals stole the eagle from the Norman Cross Monument, but you can help restore the column.

Andre Massena
Ian Barstow continues the Fighting Marshals series with a profile of the Duke of Rivoli/Prince of Essling.

A New Battleground?
David Commerford reviews the Talonsoft computer game Battleground Waterloo.

Napoleonic Newsdesk

Dispatches
Letters to the Editor cover the Prussian command, NA safety, the Hessian Garde du Corps, Waterloo museums, and more.

The Wargaming Column
Ian Barstow crosses the line and brings re-enactment experience to tabletop rules systems.

The Last Thing...
Dave Watkins' editorial wraps up 1996 and looks ahead towards 1997.

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