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“An army marches on its stomach.” – Napoleon Bonaparte (or Frederick the Great!) To find out more about the Vivandières of Napoleon's army, head over to our Facebook at shorturl.at/zRV27! #napoleonicreenactment #historicalcostuming #firstempireproblems #womeninbusiness

Another weekend gone, and another event missed for many of our members - so our 1st UK Brigade held a virtual one! Here's members of the 2/95th, 2nd, and 32nd taking part in their isolation! Photos by kind permission of the Brigade. #rifles #redcoats #historywearsme

This Thursday, for #ClapForTheNHS, we clap for Helen Harris-Beaumont, a bus driver. Helen's been with us for some time as a redcoat with the 2/43rd Monmouthshires! Our thanks to Helen for her service on buses and in fields. Photo by kind permission of Helen. #keyworker

Listen up! We’re about to talk underwear. After the horrendous portrayal two decades ago of Elizabeth Swann fainting from the walls, it's time we address this particularly irksome inaccuracy! To find out more, go to our Facebook at shorturl.at/uwQV7. #regency #notacorset

The Georgian Navy was famously not a comfortable employment option. Life was rough for many sailors - so rough that in 1797 two shipyards mutinied! The second, at the Nore, took place on 12th May. Find out more on our Facebook at shorturl.at/fqACW! #royalnavy #mutiny

Another #ClapForTheNHS post today; we spoke to Lewis Prosser, a proud Welshman! Lewis has been with the 23rd Royal Welch for many years now. But he mainly serves as a Parademic, currently at a local prison. We thank Lewis for both his uniforms! #redcoat #nhs #keyworker

Yesterday the Ereceived confirmation that the Garrison Event planned for Fort Amherst on 25-26 July has been cancelled. At present the event planned for Hole Park 26-27 September will proceed. For further details, see napoleonicassociation.org/coronavirus #NAannouncements #coronavirus

Today in History: 16th May 1811, The Battle of Albuera. In the heights above the village of Albuera, 13 miles from Badajoz, Marshall Soult's army met an Allied force under Beresford and Blake. Find out more on our Facebook at shorturl.at/hnrCT #onthisday #napoleonic

This week we have a real treat! Pen and Sword Ltd. have published a book by our members Rob Yuill and Tim Saunders - "The Light Division in the Peninsular War, 1808-1811" Head over to our Facebook for our review at shorturl.at/cqtzW. #napoleonichistory #rifles #redcoats

Today for #clapforkeyworkers we feature Jorge. He's been with the 21e for under a year, and is only 18! He works in a Sussex supermarket during the week. He will soon be a Tambour (or drummer). Our thanks to him for his regular work! Photo by Jorge #historywearsme #keyworkers

#OnthisDay 23rd May 1809 - Dartmoor Prison is opened. Built to house French, and later American, prisoners of war instead of the crowded prison hulks. For more information head on over to our Facebook page at shorturl.at/cepq4 #napoleonichistory

On this Day: 26th May 1805 Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned as King of Italy in Milan Cathedral. Vive l'Empereur! Featuring - Portrait of Napoleon as King of Italy - The Emperor Napoleon in his Study at the Tuileries #livinghistory #napoleon #regency #firstempireproblems

This week we feature one of the media team for #clapforkeyworkers. At events, Emma is found around campfires feeding the troops! Emma mainly works for the DWP - thank you to all her colleagues for their hard work and dedication in supporting the public! #regency #historywearsme

#WaterlooRemembered With one week to go, the full schedule is finally here 14 days 41 eye witness accounts 10 interviews 4 days of live tweets 2 special pods 1 memorial service Don't miss a second on the Napoleonicist. Please spread the word, and remember to get involved!

#Onthisday: 30th May 1814 The Treaty of Paris is signed, returning France to its 1792 borders. This treaty ended the war between France and the Sixth Coalition, and was used to exile Napoleon to Elba! Featuring 'The journey of a modern hero to the Island of Elba' #warandpeace

“If any gentlemen soldiers, or others, have a mind to serve...let them repair to the noble Sergeant” – The Recruiting Officer, George Farquhar To find out more about #britisharmy recruiting during the Napoleonic Wars, head to shorturl.at/lrR19 #redcoats #warandpeace

SAHR celebrates its 100th birthday next year. As part of our centenary celebrations, we will be hosting a research conference at National Army Museum. A call for papers is attached, and we welcome submissions from members and non-members, inside or outside of academia.

This week, instead of #ClapforKeyWorkers we focus on Ed Birchmore, one of the 45e. After a financial career and moving to Cornwall, he's walked 1 million steps in May! Find out more over on FB shorturl.at/pBGY2 justgiving.com/crowdfunding/e… #reenactorsoftwitter #millionsteps

#WaterlooRemembered Day 1: Waterloo - What's the real story? HERE WE GO! The fortnight of Waterloo commemorations kicks off with me introducing what REALLY happened in the Waterloo campaign, and outlining some of the major areas of debate. More tomorrow. anchor.fm/the-napoleonic…

#OnThisDay: 6th June 1801 The Treaty of Badajoz is offered by Portugal to Spain and France. Spain signs, Napoleon refuses. Another version is signed in the September - giving the French South American territory and 20 million francs! #historicalpeople #firstempireproblems