Warfare in the Age of Steam

Some films of Alma 2011

2012-01-18T04:38:00.000-08:00

http://neapol.tv/video/pole-bitvi-krim/pole-5-1.mp4

http://neapol.tv/video/pole-bitvi-krim/pole-5-2.mp4

From the Napoleon III reenactment forum

Beneath Hill 60

2012-01-17T03:51:00.001-08:00

This Australian film about tunelling looks good. As I have said before on this blog my Grandfather was a tunneller so I will probably watch this on Youtube for a couple of quid. It says
The extraordinary true story of Oliver Woodward. It's 1916 and Woodward must tear himself from his new young love to go to the mud and carnage of the Western Front. Deep beneath the German lines, Woodward and his secret platoon of Australian tunnelers fight to defend a leaking, labyrinthine tunnel system packed with enough high explosives to change the course of the War

Watch it all here

Article on the War Horse

2012-01-16T03:50:00.000-08:00

Which questions some of the issues raised in the film and questions its authenticity. Read here

Birdsong

2012-01-15T04:00:00.000-08:00

Next Sunday the BBC screen their adaptation of this famous novel set in WW1. Should be good. Story about the filming and history of this project here
Novel wiki here

Fraulein Doktor (1969) complete

2012-01-14T12:27:00.000-08:00

Suzy Kendall stars as a morphine-addicted German spy in the classic WW1 romantic espionage drama Fräulein Doktor (1969).

After a successful undercover mission in Scotland to arrange the assassination of Lord Kitchener, the beautiful and enigmatic young woman known only as Fräulein Doktor moves on to her next target - a new poison gas being developed for trench warfare by the Allies.

Brilliant female chemist Dr. Saforet (Capucine) holds the secret of the gas. Insinuating herself as a maid in her household, Fräulein Doktor sets about seducing the older woman into a lesbian affair...

Filming locations for the War Horse

2012-01-12T09:48:00.000-08:00

The 'Devon' village featured in the early scenes of the War Horse is actually Castle Combe, not far from here - also the village in the 60s Doctor Doolittle. Battle scenes were shot at Bourne Wood in Surrey where they shot the opening battle scene in Gladiator.

War Horse

2012-01-12T03:05:00.000-08:00

I got to see this family film yesterday. I enjoyed it - the First World War settings were excellent and well executed. The story was a bit juvenile as its based on a kids book but it was worth the trip. IMDB

War Horse 2011 trailer

2011-10-25T09:21:00.000-07:00

Spielberg movie about a horse that takes part in the Great War. Wiki here

This year's Alma reconstructions

2011-10-25T06:33:00.000-07:00

Battle of Balaclava 1854

2011-10-25T05:05:00.000-07:00

Took place today. Wiki on the battle

1911 trailer

2011-10-20T03:55:00.000-07:00

New film starring Jackie Chan and set during the Qing dynasty

This year's Alma

2011-10-18T01:41:00.000-07:00

Very glad to have this account from Liudmyla - she now has her own English language blog started here
To see her photos go here
'This year Battle of Alma in Crimea, Vilino were little different comparing with reenactment event in 2010. There were two major improvements.
At first, the army of allies has grown: the Bersaglieri and 3eme de Zouaves people from France, delegates of 57, 93 and 19th Regiments of British Army from Great Britain and Ukraine, 7eme de Ligne from Ukraine 18eme de Ligne from Russia, 3eme de Zouaves from Ukraine and Artillery. From the Russian side there were Borodinskiy regiment (Russia), the Minsk infantry regiment (Ukraine and Belarus), Artillery and Hussars. This event gathered over 100 participants. The good new was that at last Allies Army's officership appeared. Before this moment there were not any centrally-controlled command in the field.
The second improvement was that this year there were manoeuvre on Saturday. It was organized by сhiefs of the clubs and organizers executives. They helped to find a very interesting large place with bridge, trenches, woods and vegetable garden :) All participants had a chance to try different re-formations under the fire.
The general reenactment on Sunday was great too! I think that was the best one among all Crimean War reenactment events. Because of the fire new field were used and performance looked very well. French and British Army kept the formation very well! Zouaves operated on the sharp end while line infantry and artillery saturated the Russian Army by fire.
That's great that new 5 years old reenactment theme id gathering more than 100 participants from all over the world in such interesting historical place like Crimea. There is a strong assurance that Crimean War reenactment will become better and better every year.'

1816-59

2011-10-13T12:13:00.000-07:00

Don Troiani has made available the studies covering the mid 19thc pre Civil War. Check them out.

Cheers Boys Cheer!

2011-09-24T11:39:00.001-07:00

This is the ballad in the background of some of the scenes in the clip below. From here

Crimean War

2011-09-24T11:36:00.001-07:00

Clip from the excellent Channel 4 series - this section is about the French aspect of the Crimea. I am wondering if the Alma reenactment in the Crimea is soon - anyone know?

Defence of Sevastopol. Retreat to Severnaya storona

2011-08-25T10:28:00.000-07:00

I think we may have had this 1911 feature film from Russia about the defence of Sebastopol before but who cares? The bumph reads:
Defence of Sevastopol (Russian: Оборона Севастополя, or Воскресший Севастополь) is a 1911 historical war film about the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. Russia's first feature film. Modern soundtrack by Vladimir Goloukhov (MIDI-vibraphone) and Sergey Letov (MIDI-controllers)
Episode: "Retreat to Severnaya on August 27, 1855"
http://www.letov.ru/DEFENCE-OF-SEVASTOPOL.htm
http://www.letov.ru/defence-of-Sevastopol.html

Crimean war veterans in 1911

2011-08-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

Chlum 2011

2011-07-27T08:16:00.000-07:00

This is interesting - some great camera angles here - what did they do - use a helicopter? Watch and see...

First Manassas/Bull Run 150th anniversary event

2011-07-24T04:23:00.001-07:00

Interesting little film on recent reenactment. More here
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Pegasus WW1 French reviewed

2011-07-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

At PSR. Look like good figures.

Seven Weeks War: Battle of Koniggratz

2011-07-07T06:52:00.000-07:00

Battle of Solferino 24th June 1859

2011-06-24T11:53:00.000-07:00

Today is the 152nd anniversary of this ferocious battle. There is a lot of very good material about it, including some fine panoramic photos of the battlefield today, here.

French infantry storm into the Piazza del Castello in Solferino village at the height of the battle. A painting by Carlo Bossoli in the recently reopened National Museum of the Risorgimento in Turin.

The entrance to the Piazza del Castello in 2008.

SOSKAN American Civil War Battle Re-enactment at Stratford Armouries

2011-06-15T05:34:00.000-07:00

British reenactment from a few weekends ago.

Battle of Ridgeway reenactment

2011-06-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

Wiki on the battle here

The Colt (2005) 1 of 9

2011-06-08T07:21:00.000-07:00

Daytime tv - sometimes it's worth watching. This sentimental movie about the birth of a colt and its effect on two groups of soldiers during the Civil War has just been on and I have to admit I enjoyed it. You can watch it in chunks

Battle of Magenta

2011-06-04T03:28:00.000-07:00

Took place today in 1859. Wiki
Watch an Italian news item about the celebrations.

Battle of Philippi 1861

2011-06-03T03:48:00.000-07:00

First land battle of the Civil War. Took place today 150 years ago. Wiki

Death of Elmer Ellsworth

2011-05-24T03:58:00.000-07:00

The first conspicuous casualty of the Civil War happened today 150 years ago. Read about the man and his death here

Khartoum (1966) battle scene

2011-05-14T04:22:00.000-07:00

More action against the forces of the Mahdi.I don't really know much about these campaigns other than what I saw at the cinema.

Omdurman from the Four Feathers (1939)

2011-05-14T04:11:00.000-07:00

About 59 seconds in there's a spectacular recreation of this colonial battle. It might not be Omdurman but it's from the same campaign at least. Very few battle scenes are as good as this one - the awful remake of a few years ago had the troops in red coats.

Battle of Heligoland 1864

2011-05-09T03:54:00.000-07:00

Victory for the Danish fleet over the Austrian and Prussians today in 64. Wiki

Red Baron (2008)

2011-05-08T03:27:00.001-07:00

If you are reading this in the UK on Sunday then you might be interested to know BBC2 are screening this German movie at 5.30. I'll be there as I have only seen a German language version of this movie and I missed quite a lot of the plot not being that good at German. Wiki on the movie

Cinco de Mayo

2011-05-05T04:45:00.000-07:00

Celebrating the victory of the battle of Puebla. Wiki here

“L’armée française assiégeait Puebla”…30 April 1863

2011-04-30T06:36:00.000-07:00

“The French army was besieging Puebla.” The simple opening words of the récit, the Foreign Legion’s standard account of its most famous battle, fought at Camerone 148 years ago today. Traditionally on Camerone Day, the récit is read to units of the Legion wherever they are and whatever they may be doing. Most famously, it was read to légionnaires serving in the doomed garrison of Dien Bien Phu only days before the French position was finally overrun.

The French text of the récit is here. The English wiki entry on the battle is here.

In this painting by Benigni, Captain Danjou, the French commander, calls on his men to swear to fight to the last man.

Sous-lieutenant Maudet leads the last five men standing in a final bayonet charge against the encircling Mexicans. A painting by Beauce.

Each year, the anniversary of Camerone is marked by a parade at Aubagne, the Legion’s main base in the south of France. These parades are well covered on YouTube. This footage, from the 2009 commemoration, includes the parading of Captain Danjou’s wooden hand, the Legion’s most sacred relic:

More San Jacinto

2011-04-22T12:13:00.000-07:00

The San Jacinto sequence from the 2004 Alamo film. It captures quite well the savage ferocity of the Texan assault on the Mexican camp.

Battle of San Jacinto

2011-04-21T03:07:00.000-07:00

Took place today in 1836. Wiki

Baltimore riot of 1861

2011-04-19T03:58:00.000-07:00

This event happened 150 years ago today.

The Civil War: Sesquicentennial 150 Years 2011: Unknown Soldiers

2011-04-16T05:34:00.000-07:00

Fort Sumter Marks 150th Anniversary of Start of Civil War

2011-04-13T08:31:00.001-07:00

Fort Sumter surrenders

2011-04-13T04:24:00.000-07:00

Today 150 years ago. Fort Sumter wiki.

Fort Sumter 1861

2011-04-11T08:21:00.000-07:00

Well tomorrow is the anniversary of this opening engagement - I mention this today so if you want to organise a wine and cheese party or wargame to ccelebrate the 150th you still have time. Battle of Fort Sumter wiki

150 Years Later: An American Civil War Reenactment

2011-04-06T05:30:00.000-07:00

The bumph reads; This month marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. For many, the Civil War still has a large influence in the American society.

Civil War in the Southwest

2011-03-30T03:14:00.000-07:00

Slideshow of reenactment images depicting CW reenacting around Tucson Arizona.

Cavallerie (1936)

2011-03-22T06:25:00.000-07:00

Italian movie set in the Great War. Haven't seen it but looks interesting. Imdb

Renault FT 17s

2011-03-22T05:34:00.000-07:00

Scott mentioned he was working on some 1/32 AIP figures for late war US versus Germans. Great. Wish someone like Steve Weston, who has produced plastic German and British WW1 1/32 tanks had done some of these Renault FT-17s. The US used them as on this photo from the Argonne.

Gas attack

2011-03-22T03:31:00.000-07:00

There's a great clip on Scott's blog from the movie Fraulein Doktor which depicts an epic gas attack complete with uhlans in gas gear. It looks really similar to a scene in the Young Indiana Jones chronicles. I am thinking maybe they lifted some of the action...

River Queen (2005) trailer

2011-03-20T05:28:00.000-07:00

Another film set during the Maori Wars is this one with Samantha Morton. I haven't seen it (thanks Seany for telling me about it) but it's just made my list. Wiki on the movie

Utu (1984)

2011-03-19T10:04:00.000-07:00

Scott mentioned this movie...Ive never seen it but it looks good...another clip here

It's the 1870s; Te Wheke, a charismatic Māori leader is fed up by brutal land grabs. He takes up arms and leads a bloody rebellion against the colonial NZ Government. In the process, he provokes everyone affected by his actions - threatened frontiersmen, disgruntled natives, lusty wahine, bible-bashing priests, and kupapa amongst them - to consider the nature and meaning of 'utu' (retribution). Geoff Murphy's ambitious, energetic film takes the shotgun approach in its attempt to be the great New Zealand (colonial) epic.
NY Times review

First Taranaki war

2011-03-19T04:24:00.001-07:00

Ended today in 1861. Wiki here

Happy St Patrick's Day

2011-03-17T04:12:00.001-07:00

Steeplechase organised on St Patrick's Day by the Irish Brigade in the Army of the Potomac.

17 March 1863(1863-03-17)

Library of Congress

Edwin Forbes, 1839-1895

Kingdom of Italy

2011-03-17T03:05:00.001-07:00

Was declared today in 1861. Lasted until 1946.

Today in 1861 from wikipedia

2011-03-16T03:33:00.000-07:00

1861 – Edward Clark became Governor of Texas, replacing Sam Houston, who has been evicted from the office for refusing to take an oath of loyalty to the Confederacy. Photo of Houston is from 1858.

Civil War Rioters

2011-03-13T06:06:00.001-07:00

Coming soon from Perry Miniatures are these 28mm figures - ideal if you want to recreate the Draught riots and many more scenarios of unrest from the time.
(I just realised I spelt Draft wrong - maybe there was a riot because everyone was a bit chilly but I doubt it).

Assassination of Alexander II

2011-03-13T03:24:00.000-07:00

While on the subject of political murder it is today in 1881 that Tsar Alexander II was killed by a bomb thrown from the roadside. He was travelling in a bullet proof carriage which was a gift from Napoleon III.

The Conspirator (2010)

2011-03-12T07:11:00.000-08:00

Newish movie about the one female conspirator tried for the Lincoln assassination. Wiki here.

French Foreign Legion

2011-03-10T02:52:00.001-08:00

This famous unit was formed today in 1831 to fight in the war in Algeria. Here is an image from 1851. French Foreign Legion wiki

Strelets-R Bashi Bazouks

2011-03-07T02:24:00.000-08:00

Reviewed at PSR.

Remembering the Alamo

2011-03-06T02:46:00.000-08:00

Today is the day when the Alamo fell in 1836 - so a good excuse to post a clip from the classic John Wayne film.

Garibaldi in 1870

2011-03-05T09:59:00.001-08:00

I recently came across this spirited image of Garibaldi in action against the Prussians in 1870, presumably during the fighting in the Dijon area. It is scarcely realistic – Garibaldi was 63 during the Franco-Prussian war and crippled by rheumatism. He generally travelled by carriage during the campaign, although this further picture of Garibaldi at Dijon also shows him mounted.

Nevertheless, Garibaldi’s generosity of spirit in coming to the defence of the French republic is impressive, given that France had crushed the Roman Republic in 1849 and played a major role in Garibaldi’s defeat at Mentana in 1867.

Charles

Bonnie Blue Flag (Gods and Generals)

2011-03-04T07:57:00.000-08:00

Another early CSA flag that was popular in the early days was the 'Bonnie Blue Flag that bears a single star'. Here's a slightly embarassing version of the song from the film Gods and Generals.

Today in 1861 (from wikipedia)

2011-03-04T07:40:00.000-08:00

Flags of the CSA wiki

1861 – The first national flag of the Confederate States of America (the "Stars and Bars") is adopted.
1861 – Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated for his first term as President of the United States.

Warlord Games British Crimean War Infantry

2011-03-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

Interesting to see this box has been released by Warlord Games for their Blackpowder rules set. Read about them here

Abolishing of serfdom

2011-03-02T02:04:00.000-08:00

Something from 150 years ago was the abolishing of serfdom in Russia today in 1861.

Last US WW1 veteran dies

2011-03-01T00:55:00.001-08:00

Frank Buckles who lied about his age to serve has died. Read about it here

Tumbling Dice Crimean War

2011-02-28T03:59:00.000-08:00

Over at the Waterloo to Mons blog there was mention of this range of 1/72 metal figures. I didn't know they existed - they look good. Here's the page.

More from 1861

2011-02-23T00:53:00.000-08:00

As you may have noticed I am sort of loosely following the events of 150 years ago and today according to the wikipedia

President-elect Abraham Lincoln arrives secretly in Washington, D.C., after the thwarting of an alleged assassination plot in Baltimore, Maryland.

Prussians parade in Paris

2011-02-17T03:55:00.000-08:00

140 years ago today the victorious German army parades in Paris.

Crimean war Turks from Hank

2011-02-16T09:15:00.000-08:00

Over on Uwe's blog is the 1/72 scale Crimean war Ottoman infantry. Excellent.

ACWS (UK) - a season remembered

2011-02-15T03:00:00.000-08:00

Slideshow of last year's season from the Civil War association centred in Britain.

Guns of the Civil War 1 of 3

2011-02-13T02:26:00.001-08:00

Calico Civil War Re-enactment February 19-21, 2011. The Battle of Apache Canyon.

2011-02-13T02:07:00.000-08:00

A jolly film set in a western location - a California Ghost town.

Campaign Journal from the Crimean War

2011-02-11T03:26:00.001-08:00

Good short film from the National Army Museum.

Virtual tour of the Alma

2011-02-11T03:16:00.000-08:00

Eugene posted this link on the Napoleon III forum and I thought you might enjoy these panorama photos of the event in September.

Jefferson Davis

2011-02-09T03:18:00.001-08:00

150 years ago today this man was elected provisional President of the Confederate states.The image is from when he was sworn in on February 18th.

150th anniversary of the forming of the Confederacy

2011-02-04T02:41:00.000-08:00

From wikipedia
1861 – American Civil War: In Montgomery, Alabama, delegates from six break-away U.S. states meet and form the Confederate States of America.

Last assault on Sevastopol

2011-02-02T05:39:00.000-08:00

Strelets-R's new set reviewed at PSR here

General Ducrot

2011-02-02T05:32:00.000-08:00

You may not have noticed but the great great great grandson of this illustrious figure passed a comment on this blog (ending of the siege of Paris), and so I thought a post dedicated to the great man was in order. Wiki on the man here.
Famous for his analysis of the situation at Sedan; Nous sommes dans un pot de chambre, et nous y serons emmerdés. (We are in a chamber pot, and we're going to be shit on.). One of the French generals who, during the Franco-Prussian war, history regards as a man of integrity.

American civil war in the UK 1983

2011-02-02T03:54:00.000-08:00

This is an interesting little film - of an event at Birkenhead Park in the early 80s. Shows how far ACW reenactment has come but let's also applaud the enthusiasm and energy of these pioneering participants...very impressive.

Russian camp scene

2011-01-31T06:09:00.000-08:00

Not sure about this picture - I think it's a Crimean war camp scene but I am not sure.

Franco Prussian. River Crossing Assault. Prussia, Bavaria v France. Black Powder. 28mm.

2011-01-29T05:00:00.000-08:00

Herts Volunteers F-P wargame.

Hard Plastic Zouaves

2011-01-28T04:53:00.000-08:00

From Paco on the Napoleon III forum. The Perry's have produced some 28mm Zouaves which look like they will be useful for other purposes. See them here

Ending of the Siege of Paris

2011-01-28T03:43:00.000-08:00

140 years ago today the Siege of Paris officially ended.

Raffet at Anne S K Brown

2011-01-27T08:04:00.000-08:00

There are quite a few images by Raffet at Anne S K Brown - check them out as they are excellent. Here we have sapeurs mineurs from 1849 outside Rome and a Garde Imperial Voltigeur from 1854.

Sape Volante 1853

2011-01-27T04:34:00.000-08:00

By Raffet. Not sure what is going on in this picture. Raffet did an interesting study Episodes de la campagne d'Italie de 1859 but I can't find any copies online.

Charge of the Light Brigade (1969) original trailer

2011-01-27T02:59:00.002-08:00

This pretty much captures the essence of this film.

True Grit

2011-01-27T02:48:00.000-08:00

I don't know how many of you like westerns but I mention this current Coen brothers movie as it's pretty rare these days to see a successful horse opera and as I saw it yesterday thought I'd pass comment on it. First thing to note is that it's not a remake of the 69 movie with Duke Wayne but instead goes back to the original novel which is told from the young girl's perspective. Jeff Bridges puts in a fine performance as the grizzled Rooster Cogburn who we are told ran with Quantrill during the Civil War. Matt Damon plays a Texas Ranger. The box office for this film has exceded all expectations becoming the 2nd highest grossing western after 'Dances with Wolves'. So if you like westerns maybe a trip to the picture house is in order. Watch the trailer here

Chasseur d'Afrique

2011-01-27T02:24:00.000-08:00

A picturesque unit to be sure.

Reenacting the age of Napoleon III

2011-01-26T04:55:00.000-08:00

There has never been a better time to get involved in recreating the troops of the Second Empire with lots of interesting activity from all sorts of different areas geographically and different areas of interest. Check out this forum if you don't believe me. A hive of activity that looks like it is expanding practically daily. Excellent.

Hymne À Napoléon III et à son vaillant peuple

2011-01-23T03:39:00.001-08:00

The bumph on the page reads
Hymne créé par Gioachino Rossini pour l'empereur Napoléon III.
A l'occasion de l'exposition universelle de 1867 a Paris.

"Hymne à Napoléon III et à son Vaillant Peuple (avec accompagnement à
Grand-Orchestre et Musique Militaire) pour Baryton (solo) Un Pontife;
Choeur de Grands Prêtres; Choeur de Vivandières, de Soldats, et de
Peuple; Danses, Cloches, Tambours et Canons
Voici quelques exemples des paroles chantées :

"Dieu tout-puissant, ô toi notre père,
Des coeurs français entends la prière.
Pendant la paix et pendant la guerre
Par des succès nouveaux couronne nos travaux.

Daigne du haut des cieux exaucer nos voeux,
Et sur tes fils pieux abaisser tes yeux.

Dans la bataille
Si la mitraille
des régiments
éclaircit les rangs,
lorsque la poudre
lance la foudre,
dans le sillon
au bruit du canon.

Quand les blessés
tombent pressés,
À leur secours
On risque ses jours.

Pour nos amis
Bat notre coeur;
aide au vaincu,
gloire au vainqueur.

Catalan volunteers in Morocco 1859-60

2011-01-21T09:03:00.000-08:00

Following Paco’s query in response to my post yesterday about the Spanish General Prim, I have done some further research. I think that the soldiers in the unusual headdress shown following Prim in battle in Morocco are Catalan volunteers. Here are two further images showing these men and their dress.

General Prim

2011-01-20T09:12:00.000-08:00

Ralph’s post yesterday about the battle of Buzenval referred to the death of the painter Henri Regnault in that battle. Regnault’s works included this large equestrian portrait of the Spanish General Juan Prim, painted in 1869 and now in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.

Prim is depicted at the head of the 1868 revolt in Spain against Queen Isabella II, which led to her abdication. Prim became Regent and later President of the Council of Ministers. In government, Prim promoted the candidacy of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen for the Spanish throne. The diplomatic crisis that ensued in 1870 was the immediate cause of the Franco- Prussian war. It could thus be said that Prim indirectly caused the death of the artist who had painted him less than two years before. The Wiki entry on Prim is here.

Prim had made his reputation as a soldier in the Moroccan War of 1859-60 and this picture shows Prim in action at the battle of Tetuan during that war. For information on the Moroccan War, see here.

Buzenval

2011-01-19T04:56:00.000-08:00

This battle was fought near Paris today 140 years ago. A final attempt to break out of the besieged city. Henri Regnault the painter was killed by a German bullet. Read about it here

Battle of St Quentin 1871

2011-01-19T04:50:00.000-08:00

This battle - part of an attempt to lift the Siege of Paris was fought today in 1871.

Proclamation of German Emperor 1871

2011-01-18T02:17:00.000-08:00

This event at the Hall of Mirrors took place today 140 years ago today.

French Crimean Army

2011-01-16T08:10:00.000-08:00

English language website on the subject by Anthony Dawson. Well worth a visit and lots of useful stuff for people like me whose French is mauvais.

Battle of the Lisaine 1871

2011-01-16T06:06:00.001-08:00

This battle took place between the 15th and the 17th of January during the Franco-Prussian war.

Fort Nelson's Petersburg reconstruction

2011-01-13T03:45:00.000-08:00

Civil war buffs will have probably seen this before but if you haven't seen it it's an excellent film with a great setting and execution - the subject trench warfare in 1864.

Alabama secedes from the Union

2011-01-11T02:24:00.000-08:00

Today in 1861.

Florida secedes from the Union

2011-01-10T09:40:00.000-08:00

We might as well follow the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and this event happened today in 1861. It was to become one of the founding states of the Confederacy.

Habit de Voltigeurs de la Garde Impériale, modèle 1854

2011-01-09T09:10:00.000-08:00

Here