#battle of waterloo

[illustratus]

Closing the Gates at Hougoumont, 1815 by Robert Gibb

#battle of waterloo #hougoumont #art #robert gibb #napoleonic wars #waterloo #napoleonic #great britain #britain #france #england #scotland #history #british #english #french #scottish #europe #european #belgium #netherlands #gates #gate house #château #chateau #gatehouse #soldiers

[linghxr]

This week I learned that Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo is the source of the Chinese expression 滑铁卢 | 滑鐵盧 huátiělú. It’s a transliteration of Waterloo, but it can refer more generally to a defeat or failure.

Ex: 他这次考试又惨遭滑铁卢。 On this test he suffered a Waterloo again. (AKA he failed miserably.)

Via Baidu Baike: 是出自滑铁卢战役，在这场战役中，反法联军获得了决定性胜利，拿破仑失败了，所以滑铁卢代表失败。 Comes from the Battle of Waterloo. In this battle, the anti-French allied forces won a decisive victory, and Napoleon was defeated, so huátiělú represents failure/defeat.

#pleco #滑铁卢 #滑鐵盧 #napoleon #waterloo #battle of waterloo #never thought I would use those tags on this blog lol #mandarin chinese #chinese #mandarin

[gayforkimveer]

i think about that statue in Glasgow an alarming amount

#duke of wellington #arthur wellesley #napoleonic era #napoleonic wars #napoleonic shitpost #battle of waterloo #fanart

[thefairyfellermasterstroke]

I had to make this

#i have too much free time #nappy wlw king (emperor)😍😍😍 #blud did NOT die in exile to get this treatment after 200 years 😭🗣🔥 #napoleon #napoleon bonaparte #history #napoleonic era #napoleonic wars #napoleon fandom #battle of waterloo #napoleonic memes #napoleon pookie

[mapsontheweb]

Battle of Waterloo, 1815.

by LegendesCarto

#maps #LegendesCarto #twsourced #battle of waterloo #1815 #napoleon

[la-pheacienne]

Me trying to explain to my advisor why my thesis is taking me forever with my ADHD getting in the way:

Listen, I wanted to write a story about a guy whose father fought in a battle. That guy is pretty important and his story is pretty big, a monumental task if you want, but it would still be a great idea to tell people a little about his father, you know, for the sake of background and context, it's not that big of a digression right? It will only be a couple of chapters. Oh no, not the father's story, I meant the account of the battle itself. Yeaah the battle is relevant only as a backround info for the dead father of my main character, true. Thing is, this battle is pretty cool actually so that makes it relevant, on top of that it is pretty dear to me because it has a connection to my dad, so I have to lay down the specifics. But I can't do that without having an accurate knowledge of what happened there right? So logically I have to get there. No I don't mean there spiritually, I mean there, in the actual battlefield. Yeah I mean, like, a trip. To make a quick autopsy of the place! Sure, I have been there before and I might have called it odious but that was before, would it kill me to travel from Normandy to Belgium by any means I have in my disposal (a carriage? a donkey? MY FEET) and then spend two whole months inspecting the battlefield? What? It is taking me 20 years to write the book? God forbid people have special interests- Yeah that's right I'm not giving you this book before I inspect every inch of the place, see you when I get back- oh I said a 1-2 chapters didn't I? Yeah I meant the double of that. No not the double in the strict mathematical sense of the word, more like the double in a more abstract way and what I specifically meant was 19 chapters bye

#will this work? #honest answers only #lm 2.1.1 #les mis letters #trying to catch up #battle of waterloo #les miserables #the brick #aspa rambles #you can't convince me that he didn't have adhd

[lesmisscraper]

The Fall of Napoleon. Volume 2, Book 1, Chapter 9.

Clips from <Napoleon 2023>.

#Les miserables #les mis #My Post #Napoleon #Battle of Waterloo #The Fall of Napoleon #Not just a Battle. #The Change of Front on the Part of the Universe. #The Brick #Napoleon 2023 #Les Mis Letters

[blackswaneuroparedux]

The battle of Waterloo depended on the closing of those gates.

Duke of Wellington.

There were many key moments at the Battle of Waterloo. Many were only recognised after the battle had been won as a close run thing. But in the heat of the battle there was one moment that was not lost on either Wellington or Napoleon and that was the chateau and outbuildings of Hougoumont which were situated 500 yards from Wellington’s line, and if held by the Allies would disrupt any French advance. Likewise, their loss to the French would have created an immense threat to Wellington’s right flank.

Hougoumont was defended by 2600 allied crack troops including Coldstream, Grenadier and Scots Guards plus Nassauers and Brunswickers. The north gate of Hougoumont had been deliberately left open to allow friendly troops to pass through, but had to be closed rapidly when the French started to attack at about 11.30 am. This attack was the first action of the Battle of Waterloo. The gates were however not closed properly and French soldiers started to push through. Desperate hand-to-hand fighting ensued but somehow the defenders managed to close the gates. The 30 Frenchmen who had entered were swiftly dealt with, all being mercilessly killed except for a young and unarmed drummer-boy.

This brave action meant that the French were never able to take Hougoumont at any time during the remainder of the day, although 12,700 of Napoleon’s troops were tied up in the attempt.

Some years later a Reverend John Norcross left a sum of money in his will to be given “to the bravest man at Waterloo”. Wellington, who was asked to nominate the winner, said that the success of the battle turned upon the closing of the gates at Hougoumont, and the recipient was a Corporal James Graham of the Coldstream Guards. This soldier had shown immense bravery and probably saved the life of the commanding officer at Hougoumont, Lieutenant-Colonel James MacDonell.

Photo: Guards Memorial Hougoumont, Waterloo, Belgium.

#welligton #duke of wellington #quote #waterloo #battle of waterloo #hougoumont #gates #closing of the gates #napoleon #french army #british army #guards #war #napoleonic war #military history #history #statue #memorial #coldstream guards #corporal james graham

[clove-pinks]

Thinking about Them... (the British soldiers in Waterloo 1970)

"This... this plunder acquired me, sir!"

"You know the penalty for plundering, sir?"

"Stoppage of gin, sir?"

"Damn you, sir! It's death!"

#waterloo 1970 #waterloo (1970) #battle of waterloo #napoleonic wars #redcoats #duke of wellington #napoleonic #dressed to kill #i wish the other ranks had their own movie

[bantarleton]

Cavalry on cavalry action at the Battle of Waterloo: the British 23rd Light Dragoons charge against the French 7th Cuirassiers while the "Red Lancers" of the Imperial Guard attempt to regroup nearby.

(by Keith Rocco.)

#history #british army #military history #waterloo #battle of Waterloo #napoleonic #napoleonic wars

[camelliasinensis81]

Yeah I'm a lesbian...

L ove my girlfriend

E AGLE CAW CAW 'MERICA FUCK YEAH!!!

S cared of being a disappointment and failure to everyone around me

B attle of Waterloo

I ntegrals

A cademic rival <3

N ot six crows in a trench coat I promise

#lesbian #love my gf #battle of waterloo #the NINTEEN chapters in les mis about the battle of waterloo? #calculus #academic weapon #academic rivalry #I'm just tired and gay and this is what my brain said to write #have fun

[illustratus]

At Waterloo by Ernest Crofts

#ernest crofts #art #waterloo #napoleonic wars #battle of waterloo #napoleonic #lancers #cavalry #france #french #belgium #netherlands #britain #history #europe #european #landscape

[confusedbyinterface]

I just watched Waterloo, and given the critique that Ridley Scott gives Napoleon RTS powers, its interesting how Waterloo uses the realities of command and communication for dramatic effect.

The charge of the Union Brigade is a great example.

At 2:50 in the video, the French lancers are charging out to attack the Scots Greys. Wellington and Uxbridge see them, and realising the Scots Greys are in danger Uxbridge orders their retreat. The trumpeter sounds the order but they can't hear him. He keeps playing over and over as Wellington gets more anxious until he finally shouts for him to stop, knowing there's no way to save Ponsonby and his men now.

Napoleon and Wellington can't just magically make people do what they want, they have to actually tell them. Their officers have their own opinions and talk back, or are already too far to be reached, or like Grouchy were given very clear orders by you and have no way of knowing you changed your mind until they get a letter too late to make any difference. There's tension and drama in that, and if Ridley Scott ignored it it's a real missed opportunity.

#waterloo #waterloo 1970 #battle of waterloo #arthur wellesley #lord Uxbridge #Royal Scots Greys #Youtube

[captainknell]

I saw this today

And it made me think

Dirt. That's what's inside this one lol

#napoleon #napoleon bonaparte #battle of waterloo #jar of dirt #potc #again how would you authenticate that? #maybe a forensic scientist could match up the dirt

[jrkyy]

Remnants

[usergreenpixel]

MALMAISON MEDIA SALON SOIRÉE 15: NEEDING NAPOLEON (2020)

1. The Introduction

Hello, Neighbors! Welcome back to Malmaison Media Salon! At last we’re here and today is a bit of a special review. Why special?

Let me explain:

1. Firstly, it’s one of those cases where I stumble upon a media piece via recommendation from another community member. This time it was @suburbanbeatnik , who interviewed the author of the book and there was a contest where the first 3 users to comment would get a free ebook copy via email.

I was the first to comment because I was given the link and because I was really excited about what sounded like a promising story, considering my soft spot for the adventure genre, time travel and alternative history. So yeah, I became one of the lucky three users.

Unfortunately, the book is only available in English and has to be purchased through websites like Amazon, so those who don’t speak English too well might be out of luck for now.

2. Secondly, it’s one of the few anglophone (British, to boot!) media pieces that DO NOT paint Napoleon as a villain! How cool is that?! For newcomers, stumbling upon a gem like that is about as likely as seeing a UFO, so you can bet your asses that I HAD to check out the book!

3. Thirdly, I already mentioned that I’m a sucker for adventure, time travel, historical fiction and alternative history so that really boosted my excitement… as well as my worries. I prayed that the book would turn out to be good. Luckily, it did! More on that later though.

Anyway, before we proceed, this review is dedicated to @suburbanbeatnik and @garethwilliamsauthor . Not only is the latter, well, the author, but he also graciously gave me permission to write said review and I’m thankful for this.

Okay, with formalities out of the way, let’s begin!

2. The Summary

The novel tells the story of one Richard Davey, an ordinary schoolteacher who admires Napoleon and lives a very boring, lonely life.

However, during a fateful holiday in Paris, he gets a chance to leave his old life behind, meet his hero and maybe even change the course of history.

To me, the idea sounds very interesting, so let’s move onto the deeper analysis and see if the execution matches the potential.

3. The Story

Although the beginning of the story did confuse me a bit because we jump straight into action, I. Fucking. Love. This. Book. I was extremely hooked when reading and felt like I was back in my childhood, reading my favorite swashbuckling stories. The excitement is REAL.

The pacing is excellent, most loose ends get tied up in the end, the ending is satisfying yet also realistic and we don’t have the protagonist getting everything he wanted, which is awesome!

I did have a problem with the flashbacks though, mainly because they kept popping up and breaking the storyline immersion, but that’s just me.

Also, there’s a good mix of gritty artlessness (in a good way because it doesn’t gloss over war), a swashbuckling adventure, romance and down time (we can’t have action ALL the time).

The romantic subplot is very well-written and realistic, even though my asexual self still didn’t care much because I don’t normally like romance. Spoiler, it’s one of the few times where the protagonist doesn’t get the love interest in the end, for a lot of reasons.

So yeah, only minor complaints here and there.

(Oh, and tiny bonus for the Frev community: Frev isn’t demonized either!!! Yay!!!)

(P. S. Also there were a lot of moments that cracked me up, like the pun with HMS Bellerophon being called Billy Ruffian.)

4. The Characters

Richard Davey is by far one of the most relatable characters ever, since I can relate to his loneliness (me during the worse days of depression) and love for History (I’m a Frev and Napoleonic nerd). He’s flawed, reacts realistically and in his own way to situations and has a great character arc, from a man just going with the motions of life to a hero who can and does make a difference in history, just not in the way he first planned.

Emile Béraud, a soldier Richard befriends in the past, is an absolute sweetheart. Loyal to a fault, friendly and just as lonely as Richard, he takes part in the adventures and is a very compelling character.

Aunt Patricia, Richard’s only living relative, might be a minor character who doesn’t personally appear, but her presence is felt throughout the story and Richard constantly imagines what she would have to say in his position and how she would judge him.

Madame Odillet, the owner of an antique shop who helps Richard get back in time, is a mysterious woman with a troubled past, who definitely knows more than she first lets on. I like the book parallels between her and witches, even though she’s just a regular human.

Napoleon starts out as an insufferable punchable prick, but later on his portrayal becomes nuanced. He loves and misses his son, has a soft spot for kids, has a temper and at times alternates between acceptance of his fate and resolve to fight back. He’s not in a good place mentally nor physically, but he’s portrayed as someone flawed yet far from being a bad person.

Jerome is an arrogant hedonistic ass. Full stop. But he’s a minor character so I can understand why he’s not as nuanced, even if I wish there was a bit more complexity.

Gourgaud is an impulsive and arrogant bastard who is loyal to his emperor yet entitled due to having saved said emperor twice.

Bertrand and Fanny are extremely sweet.

Las Cases… I found him unpleasant and arrogant.

Murat and Caroline are mentioned and, LUCKILY, not depicted as traitors.

Ney in his cameo is his usual post-Russia reckless self (he possibly had PTSD, I believe).

Overall, the cast is memorable and I did enjoy the portrayals for the most part.

5. The Setting

The descriptions really sell the setting here, in my opinion. I particularly enjoyed the scenes at Malmaison where Napoleon essentially is Richard’s tour guide.

Always nice to see that the author really did their research and has a way with language to make immersion that much easier to achieve.

6. The Writing

Once again, the descriptions. Short, sweet, to the point.

The language is mostly easily understandable, but there are French words sprinkled in that (fortunately) can be more or less understood in context. I wish there were footnotes with translations though. Oh, and some words were unfamiliar to me as a foreigner so please keep that in mind too.

7. The Conclusion

If you can, please give the book a go. Remarkable adventures, nuanced characters and believable settings that are reminiscent of swashbuckling novels are definitely worth your money, in my humble opinion.

Of course, no work is perfect but I throughly enjoyed this one despite some flaws and I look forward to reading the sequel. It’s not every day we get an anglophone pro-Naps media piece, after all.

On that note, let us conclude today’s soirée. Please stay tuned for updates on future reviews, my dearest Neighbors.

Love,

Citizen Green Pixel

#needing napoleon #napoleonic era #malmaison media salon #book review #napoleon bonaparte #las cases #gourgaud #bertrand #cw fouché #i still refuse to make a fouche tag #caroline murat #joachim murat #marshal ney #marshal soult #hortense de beauharnais #jerome bonaparte #joseph bonaparte #josephine bonaparte #battle of waterloo