IMHO, the Revolutionary/Napoleonic wars were crucial in driving the Industrial Revolution here, and retarding it in France and the Netherlands. From 1808-14, we produced a million muskets, for delive… (View Post)

By all accounts, it was the Trump/Biden debate that persuaded the German military/intelligence establishment that much more was needed. (View Post)

It’s got everything. The pathos of the young officers dancing at the Duchess of Richmond’s ball, most of whom will be dead in 48 hours. The ball itself being interrupted by the news of Napoleon drivi… (View Post)

I’d far rather be alive now, than when the UK was indisputably the wealthiest nation on the planet - with a standard of living similar to modern Haiti. (View Post)

Old Jamaica is heavenly. (View Post)