The bodies of French and Russian soldiers who died during Napoleon's retreat from Moscow have been laid to rest at a ceremony in western Russia. Along with the 120 soldiers, three women and three ...

A quick guide to infantry tactics and formations of the Napoleonic period, which first appeared in our video on the Battle of Aspern. In this video we try to explain why lining up shoulder-to ...

Like the corps, it had infantry, cavalry and artillery ... and others, as well as French. They were the most feared men in Napoleon’s army. Much more than personal bodyguards, they were ...

Napoleon’s soldiers charged ... but Ney charged without the infantry behind him. The French cavalry was destroyed - but the English center appeared on the verge of collapse.