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"a website devoted to Military History, including an on-line database of military engagements and images from wars throughout history."

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Lansdown Hill, Grenvile's MonumentFeatured image : Lansdown Hill, Grenvile's Monument


A monument to the commander of the Cornish foot, Colonel Sir Bevile Grenvile, and the battle of Lansdown Hill (5th July 1643) positioned at the top of the hill (just off the present road) about the centre of the battlefield and approximately where he...

Gallery updated : 11th Jun 2012


Featured battle : Bassano (08 September 1796)

Bonaparte seant Augereau's Division down the east bank of the Brenta and Massena's down the west bank. The Austrian rearguard were easily flung back into the town and the French followed them in. The main bridge was soon in French hands and the Austr...

Database updated : 14th Mar 2013

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