Battle Of Waterloo

[anotheoldgit]

With the 200 anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo only a few weeks off (18th June), I thought that some may be interested in this rather interesting article?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3083053/The-battle-Waterloo-25-extraordinary-objects-Napoleon-s-macabre-mementos-looted-dead-stories-history-s-fascinating-relics.html

[stuey]

Quite interesting, AOG, especially, for some reason, the dental portion and the reason for the fashion of women using fans.

[jourdain2]

Thank you AOG. I know a fair bit about the battle, but this is a fascinating article and well worth reading.

For anyone interested (and who can get there) there is a museum on the Halifax/Queensbury road on the outskirts of Halifax, which has a plethora of 'Wellingtonia' - his campaign bed, uniform etc.. It is very well worth a visit. (It used to be free entry, but I've not been for a while.) This is because the 'Duke o' Boots' regiment was based at Halifax. The Barracks is now a school site.

[anotheoldgit]

Have you sent for your free (postage £2.50) Waterloo Medal?

http://www.200waterloo.co.uk/?utm_source=GAAdwords&utm_medium=Adwords&;utm_campaign=92008516&gclid=CPjdpYXGxsUCFU_LtAoddAQAKQ

[jourdain2]

No, but I will do, thanks again. :)