The Iron Cross is one of the most widely recognised military decorations throughout the world. The story behind its origins brings us back to the Napoleonic wars. In 1813, Prussian King Frederick ...

The grave of a notable soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo has been restored by volunteers. Sgt William Lawrence's posthumously published autobiography was one of the most famous first-hand ...

What is believed to be the first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp, dating from the Napoleonic Wars, is now open to the public. The Norman Cross Camp in Yaxley, just south of Peterborough, housed ...

Military musicians returning from the Napoleonic wars established Britain's first brass bands earlier than previously thought, new research reveals. The study undermines the idea that brass bands were ...