What happened to Napoleon’s officers after the Battle of Waterloo? Some 20,000 became demi-soldes, France's half-pay veterans of the Napoleonic Wars.| Shannon Selin
In April 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte was sent into exile on Elba. Ten months later, he regained the French crown. How did Napoleon escape from Elba?| Shannon Selin
Estimates of the number of soldiers killed in battle during the Napoleonic Wars range from 500,000 to almost 2 million. What happened to all of those bodies?| Shannon Selin
During his exile on St. Helena, Napoleon reflected on his defeat at the June 1815 Battle of Waterloo. What did he say about the last battle he ever fought?| Shannon Selin
Although several witnesses left accounts of Napoleon's last words, there are differences among them.| Shannon Selin
René Savary, the Duke of Rovigo, has the reputation of being one of Napoleon’s most bloodthirsty aides.| Shannon Selin
Louis XVIII never expected to become King of France.| Shannon Selin
Virginie's story was popular, but was it true?| Shannon Selin