Alarmed by France’s growing power, the Prussians now challenged Napoleon, who made short work of them. "The idea that Prussia could take the field against me by herself," he said, "seems so ridiculous ...

The Iron Cross is one of the most widely recognised military decorations throughout the world. The story behind its origins ...

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Despite the title, the Prussian minister-president and the nephew of the first Napoleon have minor roles in abetting the war that would topple the emperor and unify Germany. The aging Napoleon III, ...

The brooch, left behind after the French emperor fled Waterloo’s battlefield, will be sold to the highest auction bidder on ...

What happens in Napoleon’s ending? In Napoleon’s ending, Napoleon is exiled to Elba but returns after hearing of Josephine’s death and reclaims his power. However, 100 days later, he was defeated in ...

The brooch was reportedly abandoned by Napoleon himself as he fled the battlefield after his crushing defeat in 1815.

A diamond jewel owned by Napoleon Bonaparte and seized on the day of the battle of Waterloo will headline Sotheby’s Royal & ...

Alarmed by France’s growing power, the Prussians now challenged Napoleon, who made short work of them. "The idea that Prussia could take the field against me by herself," he said, "seems so ridiculous ...