Between 1812-1814, liberated cities across Europe from Warsaw to Paris witnessed huge Russian victory parades marking the defeat of Napoleon ... Prussian model uniform was also replaced by ...

We have rebranded as 'Gateway to Russia' and now offer even more articles and resources about Russia. The uniforms worn during Napoleonic Wars represent the most elaborate display of pomp in the ...

Alexander Khokhlov, head of the archaeological expedition, said that the discovery of metal uniform buttons ... remains of Russian and French soldiers who died during Napoleon’s 1812 retreat.

Video by Reza Nourmamode In the early 19th century, the French-speaking Russian ... In white uniform, black boots, blue epaulettes and helmet, Mikhail Shmaevich closely resembles a Napoleonic ...

The monarchs of France, Russia, England ... Two other features of Napoleonic uniforms still in existence, albeit in different capacities, are belts and epaulets. The modern belt is derived ...

Britain and Russia were notably enemies during the Crimean War (1853-1856). However, the two countries briefly clashed during ...

Two hundred years ago this week, Napoleon Bonaparte fought a battle in Russia that may have begun ... making period uniforms and doing small re-enactments that led to the epic performance that ...

with a guard of honour wearing Napoleonic uniform. However, plans for a larger ceremony involving French and Russian officials were cancelled amid tension between the two countries. Getty Images ...

Napoleon’s edict barring trade with Great Britain was ruining the Russian economy. Tensions quickly escalated; every attempt to negotiate failed. SOKHOLOV: The Russian army starts to concentrate ...