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Featured battle : Peschiera
Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
Date : 06 May 1799
The commander of the fortress, Col Coutheaux, surrendered before either side took any casualties. He and his men were returned to France on their word not to fight against the allies in this war. In addition to the fortress the Austrians also captured 18 gunboats used on Lake Garda.
Featured image :
Spanish Civil War, International Brigade - The Commissar
A member of La Columna, a re-enactment group representing the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War. He is recreating the role of the Commissar, the person responsible in a Communist unit for morale, education, propaganda etc. He was also involved in disciplining those not thought 'of right mind' and would be able to order summary trials and executions. He is seen here typing up a report for higher command.
Gallery updated : 2022-04-04 08:33:43
Featured review :
Waterloo Archive Volume VI: British Sources
Gareth Glover [Ed]
The last volume of this superb series by no means appears to 'scape the barrel' indeed it almost appears as if Gareth Glover has saved some of the best bits to the end. The illustrations are beautifully reproduced.
The series as a whole is a must for anyone who aspires to understand the battle and its context, the men, their families and the times they lived and died in.
It would be wrong to single out any particular volume, each is as good as another and having read one I am sure one would want to read them all. If we are really lucky perhaps Gareth Glover will find material enough for another volume.
Highly recommended.
Frontline Books, Pen & Sword Books Ltd., 2014
Reviewed : 2015-03-31 08:53:41
