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Napoleon and the Imperial Guard J840004
Engraving of French Napoleonic soldiers produced in Berlin. A parade of the French Imperial Guard being reviewed by Emperor Napoleon I. The infantry of the Imperial Guard were veteran troops considered to be the cream of Napoleons army. Their repulse by the Anglo-Dutch army at the Battle of Waterloo (18th June 1815) was the decisive moment that ended both the battle and ultimately Napoleons return to power in France. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 4995103
Filename: J840004.jpg
Size: 5156 x 4567 (27.8MB)
Date: 4th May 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Engraving French Military Soldier Waterloo
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This engraving, J840004 from the Historic England Photo Library, captures a moment of grandeur and military prowess as Emperor Napoleon I reviews his Imperial Guard during a parade. The Imperial Guard, an elite force made up of veteran soldiers, was considered the cream of Napoleon's army. Their unwavering loyalty and exceptional combat skills were renowned throughout Europe. The scene depicted in this engraving is likely to have taken place prior to the Imperial Guard's fateful encounter with the Anglo-Dutch army at the Battle of Waterloo on 18th June 1815. The Imperial Guard's repulse at Waterloo was a turning point in the battle and ultimately marked the end of Napoleon's return to power in France. The meticulously dressed soldiers, with their distinctive bearskin hats and blue uniforms, stand at attention as their emperor inspects them. The horses, too, are immaculately presented, their coats glistening in the sunlight. The air is filled with the sound of boots clicking on the cobblestones and the rustle of fabric as the soldiers adjust their positions. Napoleon, with his hand raised in a gesture of command, surveys his troops with a mixture of pride and determination. His intense gaze is fixed on the soldiers before him, a testament to his unwavering belief in their abilities. The Imperial Guard, in turn, return his gaze with unwavering loyalty and discipline. This engraving is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, a time when military might and personal charisma held sway over the political landscape of Europe. It also serves as a reminder of the pivotal role the Imperial Guard played in the Napoleonic Wars, and the decisive impact their defeat at Waterloo had on European history.
