HISTORICAL LIVES

The Napoleonic Session is presented by a 'Soldat of the Grande Armee'. The session focuses mainly on the military aspects of the rise and fall of Napoleon.

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This is suitable for KS 5

The Napoleonic Session usually lasts for around one and a half hours. 

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The Napoleonic Session consists of;

• Napoleonic warfare: Includes The Continental System and its failure, The Spanish Ulcer and the March on Moscow.

• The Battle of Waterloo: We examine Wellington's claim that the Battle was fought 'The same old way'. Using students we explore 'Line' versus 'Column' tactics. We will discuss the introduction of the 'Corps' system and its impact on flexibility.

• Propaganda: The use of Propaganda for and against Napoleon.

• Handling session: Pupils can handle weapons and try on uniforms from the soldiers who helped raise the ‘Corsican Ogre’ to Emperor of France.

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