Sore and sunburnt today, but what a bucket list item ticked over the weekend at the #Waterloo210 reenactment.
June 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Sore and sunburnt today, but what a bucket list item ticked over the weekend at the #Waterloo210 reenactment.
This happened in France right after I made a joke about Napoleon.
#Waterloo210
#Waterloo210
June 18, 2025 at 5:51 AM
This happened in France right after I made a joke about Napoleon.
#Waterloo210
#Waterloo210
#Waterloo210 #Waterloo200 - remembering the battle and its re-enactment in 2015.
June 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
#Waterloo210 #Waterloo200 - remembering the battle and its re-enactment in 2015.
In the throes of final prep for the #Waterloo210 reenactment at the weekend.
Leather whitening and brass polishing.
Leather whitening and brass polishing.
June 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
In the throes of final prep for the #Waterloo210 reenactment at the weekend.
Leather whitening and brass polishing.
Leather whitening and brass polishing.
Old Dutch veterans of the battle of Waterloo (1815) with their Prince of Orange ("the hero of Waterloo") 1875. #Waterloo210
June 18, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Old Dutch veterans of the battle of Waterloo (1815) with their Prince of Orange ("the hero of Waterloo") 1875. #Waterloo210
After the battle at Waterloo teeth were taken from the dead and used in dentures. English dentists were advertising these as Waterloo ivory. The bones of the fallen were dug up, ground down, and spread across fields as fertilizer. #Waterloo210
June 18, 2025 at 5:52 AM
After the battle at Waterloo teeth were taken from the dead and used in dentures. English dentists were advertising these as Waterloo ivory. The bones of the fallen were dug up, ground down, and spread across fields as fertilizer. #Waterloo210
“By God, sir, I’ve lost my leg!”
“By God, sir, so you have!"
Exchange between Lord Uxbridge and the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo on this day in 1815. #Waterloo210
“By God, sir, so you have!"
Exchange between Lord Uxbridge and the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo on this day in 1815. #Waterloo210
June 18, 2025 at 5:50 AM
“By God, sir, I’ve lost my leg!”
“By God, sir, so you have!"
Exchange between Lord Uxbridge and the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo on this day in 1815. #Waterloo210
“By God, sir, so you have!"
Exchange between Lord Uxbridge and the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo on this day in 1815. #Waterloo210
New Belgic shako in the post.
One step closer to the #Waterloo210 reenactment at the end of the month.
One step closer to the #Waterloo210 reenactment at the end of the month.
June 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
New Belgic shako in the post.
One step closer to the #Waterloo210 reenactment at the end of the month.
One step closer to the #Waterloo210 reenactment at the end of the month.
"But for the heroic determination of the Prince of Orange, - I would have taken the English army in flagrante delicto." Napoleon on Waterloo (1815). #Waterloo210
June 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
"But for the heroic determination of the Prince of Orange, - I would have taken the English army in flagrante delicto." Napoleon on Waterloo (1815). #Waterloo210
The construction of the Lion’s Mound at Waterloo was ordered in 1820 by Dutch King Willem I in honour of his son. It was erected on the spot where the Prince of Orange was wounded during the battle. #Waterloo210
June 18, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The construction of the Lion’s Mound at Waterloo was ordered in 1820 by Dutch King Willem I in honour of his son. It was erected on the spot where the Prince of Orange was wounded during the battle. #Waterloo210
In Dublin rather than Waterloo this morning, but green wreath delivered to perhaps the most Irish location on the battlefield, the Inniskillings memorial.
Remembering all those from the island of Ireland caught up in the 1815 campaign.
#Waterloo210
Remembering all those from the island of Ireland caught up in the 1815 campaign.
#Waterloo210
June 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
In Dublin rather than Waterloo this morning, but green wreath delivered to perhaps the most Irish location on the battlefield, the Inniskillings memorial.
Remembering all those from the island of Ireland caught up in the 1815 campaign.
#Waterloo210
Remembering all those from the island of Ireland caught up in the 1815 campaign.
#Waterloo210
The Dutch battery of Krahmer de Bichin at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Waterloo was the biggest battle ever fought on (former) Dutch territory. Painting by Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht. #Waterloo210
June 18, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The Dutch battery of Krahmer de Bichin at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Waterloo was the biggest battle ever fought on (former) Dutch territory. Painting by Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht. #Waterloo210
June 1, 1815 – More intelligence arrives: French troop movements seem defensive. Napoleon still in Paris. Border towns are fortified. The Vendée uprising is believed to be drawing French troops away from the frontier. #NapoleonicWars #Waterloo210
June 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM
June 1, 1815 – More intelligence arrives: French troop movements seem defensive. Napoleon still in Paris. Border towns are fortified. The Vendée uprising is believed to be drawing French troops away from the frontier. #NapoleonicWars #Waterloo210
On this day in 1815 French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte finally met his Waterloo. More than 30.000 Dutch soldiers took part in the fight. #Waterloo210
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June 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
On this day in 1815 French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte finally met his Waterloo. More than 30.000 Dutch soldiers took part in the fight. #Waterloo210
We will be at Battles Through History Show. South of England Showground, Ardingly West Sussex RH17 6TL, 4th & 5th October
#militaryshow #southofenglandshowground #miniaturewargaming #militarybooks #napoleonic #napoleonicwar #peninsularwars #napoleon #wellington #waterloo
#waterloo210
#militaryshow #southofenglandshowground #miniaturewargaming #militarybooks #napoleonic #napoleonicwar #peninsularwars #napoleon #wellington #waterloo
#waterloo210
June 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We will be at Battles Through History Show. South of England Showground, Ardingly West Sussex RH17 6TL, 4th & 5th October
#militaryshow #southofenglandshowground #miniaturewargaming #militarybooks #napoleonic #napoleonicwar #peninsularwars #napoleon #wellington #waterloo
#waterloo210
#militaryshow #southofenglandshowground #miniaturewargaming #militarybooks #napoleonic #napoleonicwar #peninsularwars #napoleon #wellington #waterloo
#waterloo210
June 14, 1815 – Thuin.
French troops are massing.
Blücher reaches out.
Wellington replies:
“I can be at Quatre Bras within 22 hours.”
The campaign begins.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
youtu.be/gGt_U_CUdRo
French troops are massing.
Blücher reaches out.
Wellington replies:
“I can be at Quatre Bras within 22 hours.”
The campaign begins.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
youtu.be/gGt_U_CUdRo
Waterloo 210 - 14 June 1815
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June 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
June 14, 1815 – Thuin.
French troops are massing.
Blücher reaches out.
Wellington replies:
“I can be at Quatre Bras within 22 hours.”
The campaign begins.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
youtu.be/gGt_U_CUdRo
French troops are massing.
Blücher reaches out.
Wellington replies:
“I can be at Quatre Bras within 22 hours.”
The campaign begins.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
youtu.be/gGt_U_CUdRo
„Für König und Vaterland.“
I’ve hiked 114 km over the past three days and am heading to my start point for today. Only one blister so far.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
I’ve hiked 114 km over the past three days and am heading to my start point for today. Only one blister so far.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
June 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
„Für König und Vaterland.“
I’ve hiked 114 km over the past three days and am heading to my start point for today. Only one blister so far.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
I’ve hiked 114 km over the past three days and am heading to my start point for today. Only one blister so far.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
Crossbelt plate worn by a soldier of the 3rd/1st Foot (Royal Scots) at Quatre Bras #OTD in 1815.
Recovered on the battlefield in 2002 and now on display in the Ligny 1815 Museum.
At least a third of the battalion was Irish during the Waterloo campaign.
#Waterloo210
Recovered on the battlefield in 2002 and now on display in the Ligny 1815 Museum.
At least a third of the battalion was Irish during the Waterloo campaign.
#Waterloo210
June 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Crossbelt plate worn by a soldier of the 3rd/1st Foot (Royal Scots) at Quatre Bras #OTD in 1815.
Recovered on the battlefield in 2002 and now on display in the Ligny 1815 Museum.
At least a third of the battalion was Irish during the Waterloo campaign.
#Waterloo210
Recovered on the battlefield in 2002 and now on display in the Ligny 1815 Museum.
At least a third of the battalion was Irish during the Waterloo campaign.
#Waterloo210
The journey begins — in reverse of French objectives.
Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi.
🎧 Suggestions for the soundtrack?
#Waterloo210
Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi.
🎧 Suggestions for the soundtrack?
#Waterloo210
June 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The journey begins — in reverse of French objectives.
Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi.
🎧 Suggestions for the soundtrack?
#Waterloo210
Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi.
🎧 Suggestions for the soundtrack?
#Waterloo210
June 9, 1815 – Reports keep piling in: French troops are massing near the frontier. Even the Old Guard is said to be on the move.
Napoleon is still believed to be in Paris — but with his veterans marching, that may not stay true for long.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
Napoleon is still believed to be in Paris — but with his veterans marching, that may not stay true for long.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
June 9, 2025 at 6:07 AM
June 9, 1815 – Reports keep piling in: French troops are massing near the frontier. Even the Old Guard is said to be on the move.
Napoleon is still believed to be in Paris — but with his veterans marching, that may not stay true for long.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
Napoleon is still believed to be in Paris — but with his veterans marching, that may not stay true for long.
#Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
Cued up the “Waterloo” episode of “Sharpe’s Rifles” in commemoration of the day. Low budget and rife with technical inaccuracies, but fun to watch nevertheless. #Waterloo210
June 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Cued up the “Waterloo” episode of “Sharpe’s Rifles” in commemoration of the day. Low budget and rife with technical inaccuracies, but fun to watch nevertheless. #Waterloo210
June 11, 1815 – News reaches the French court in exile: some 120,000 troops are massed near the Dutch border. Napoleon may be headed for Lille—an ominous sign for the Allied army. A cavalry skirmish with Belgian troops is reported south of Mons. #Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
June 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
June 11, 1815 – News reaches the French court in exile: some 120,000 troops are massed near the Dutch border. Napoleon may be headed for Lille—an ominous sign for the Allied army. A cavalry skirmish with Belgian troops is reported south of Mons. #Waterloo210 #NapoleonicWars
June 7, 1815 – A new report lands on Wellington’s desk: the French plan a feint at Charleroi, then a real strike at Mons and Tournai to cut Allied lines.
Or is it just a show of force before retreating behind their fortresses?
#NapoleonicWars #Waterloo210
Or is it just a show of force before retreating behind their fortresses?
#NapoleonicWars #Waterloo210
June 7, 2025 at 6:40 AM
June 7, 1815 – A new report lands on Wellington’s desk: the French plan a feint at Charleroi, then a real strike at Mons and Tournai to cut Allied lines.
Or is it just a show of force before retreating behind their fortresses?
#NapoleonicWars #Waterloo210
Or is it just a show of force before retreating behind their fortresses?
#NapoleonicWars #Waterloo210
June 13, 1815 – The reports keep coming in.
Wellington, however, isn’t convinced.
He writes: “There is nothing new here. […] His departure was not likely to be immediate. I think we are now too strong for him here.”
Video below 👇
#Waterloo210
Wellington, however, isn’t convinced.
He writes: “There is nothing new here. […] His departure was not likely to be immediate. I think we are now too strong for him here.”
Video below 👇
#Waterloo210
June 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
June 13, 1815 – The reports keep coming in.
Wellington, however, isn’t convinced.
He writes: “There is nothing new here. […] His departure was not likely to be immediate. I think we are now too strong for him here.”
Video below 👇
#Waterloo210
Wellington, however, isn’t convinced.
He writes: “There is nothing new here. […] His departure was not likely to be immediate. I think we are now too strong for him here.”
Video below 👇
#Waterloo210