Table of Contents
No. 20

Features

The Battle of Wurzburg

Dave Hollins brings us another battle in the Terribly Obscure Battles of the Age of Napoleon series, complete with maps and detailed order of battle. this Septembe 3rd, 1796 battle between the French and Austrians shows Archduke Charles at his best.

De Rolls Regiment

John Grehan brings us the Swiss regiment as another installment in Famous Regiments in the Age of Napoleon series. History, uniform, and flag details.

Sharpe in England

The TV series lives on with our Peninsula hero, Sharpe, coming home to England to find out what happened to all his replacements. A report on "Sharpe's Regiment" by a re-enactor/actor, "Rifleman Moore."

The French Invasion of Portugal

John Grehan starts a three-part series on the French under Massena invading Portugal in 1810. Part 1 here discusses the campaign background and sets up the first of many decisions Massena made--the attack at Busaco.

Napoleon's March to Paris

David Markham retraces Napoleon's steps from Elba to Paris along the "Road to Glory." Many present-day photos of key locations along the route are included.

Hunting in the Peninsula

Lionel Dawson captures the spirit of the fox hunt...with Wellington enthusiastically leading the chase. Anecdotes of hunts, including one that resulted in a flag of truce with the French and returned hounds, abound.

A Burst of Shell

Charles Reavley examines the howitzer and its shells: effectiveness, organization, and deployment. Includes tables of ranges, tabletop burst effects, and more.

Departments

Editorial

Editor Richard Partridge's terse thoughts.

Book Reviews

Notes, Queries, and Replies

    Notes: Austrian "Regimental Days"
    Queries: Uniform Help Wanted
    Replies: Eagles, Flags, and 1809 Wagram

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