Favourite Nation during the Napoleonic Wars!
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berserkergang
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American losses
2,260 killed in action.
4,505 wounded.
15,000 (est.)
died from all causes.
Plus 3000 slaves freed by the British
British losses
1,600 killed in action.
3,679 wounded.
3,321 died from disease.
Some argue that the British achieved their military objectives in 1812 (by stopping the repeated American invasions of Canada) and that Canada retained her independence of the United States. By contrast, they say, the Americans suffered a defeat when their armies failed to achieve their war goal of seizing part or all of Canada. Additionally, they argue the US lost as it failed to stop impressment, which the British refused to repeal until the end of the Napoleonic Wars, and the US actions had no effect on the orders in council, which were rescinded before the war started.
Seems like a Brit win.
2,260 killed in action.
4,505 wounded.
15,000 (est.)
died from all causes.
Plus 3000 slaves freed by the British
British losses
1,600 killed in action.
3,679 wounded.
3,321 died from disease.
Some argue that the British achieved their military objectives in 1812 (by stopping the repeated American invasions of Canada) and that Canada retained her independence of the United States. By contrast, they say, the Americans suffered a defeat when their armies failed to achieve their war goal of seizing part or all of Canada. Additionally, they argue the US lost as it failed to stop impressment, which the British refused to repeal until the end of the Napoleonic Wars, and the US actions had no effect on the orders in council, which were rescinded before the war started.
Seems like a Brit win.
412thCadianGuardsman
Veteran
I say my favorite Napoleonic country is Finland.
Well, I know it wasn't independent, but still.
Well, I know it wasn't independent, but still.
Undaunted
Veteran
Great !!!Montenegro!!! of course!
The victorious Montenegrin soldiers killed 400 French farmers in the battle of Buczkuzki! -.-
Seriously now:
I'd say noone should have a favourite nation, because nationalism causes the downgrading of others. Every country in this Era contributed to development of warfare (if negatively or positively is your opinion)!
The victorious Montenegrin soldiers killed 400 French farmers in the battle of Buczkuzki! -.-
Seriously now:
I'd say noone should have a favourite nation, because nationalism causes the downgrading of others. Every country in this Era contributed to development of warfare (if negatively or positively is your opinion)!
jbebes
Nationalism is fine, it plays a huge part in a lot of wars, if you like war, you'll like nationalism, if you are in a war, you'll have nationalism.Undaunted said:
jbebes said:
Not necessarily. A large proportion, 1 third in fact, of the British army were Irish, a large amount of them against the english occupation. They joined because of Hunger, poverty, etc.
Even more joined for the Rum ration.
So no nationalism is required in soldiers!
Just sayin'.
Undaunted
Veteran
Bluehawk said:
Wise words!
I didn't mean to say patriotism is bad (I support it), but in todays consesus NATIONALISM is a emotional binding to your country which also makes you feel superior to others. I don't like the idea of people supporting a country just because it killed more people in the past. War may be necessary from time to time, but great deeds are only done in peacetimes! Being a soldier is doing your duty, not supporting megalomania!
Oldie Gone Moldie
Recruit
Vulgaria from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Who says purple, red, black & gold don't go together.
"Favourite" nation is a peculiar way to put it, but for the majority of people their own nation or whatever nation they feel they have most in common with would usually be the answer.
Being embarrassed about displaying any pride or affection for your culture, heritage, history and the achievements of your ancestors is a curiously western disease.
In Britain you will either develop immunity to this marxist inspired malady with age/wisdom or you'll become a guardian reading, labour voting, self-loathing, sandal chewing, self righteous, statist, right on, fruitcake super liberal.
I suffer from no such nonsense.
Rule Britannia.
And God Save Ireland!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIVSpY8xY9I
Also, Britain has the 95th Rifles, one of the finest bodies of troops to participate in the Napoleonic Wars.
Nations were created to free people from exploitative foreign empires and monarchs, that some have used the concept of nationhood for bad ends, especially in the 20th Century, is obvious but hardly relevant to the question "Favourite Nation during the Napoleonic Wars!".Undaunted said:
Bluehawk said:
Being embarrassed about displaying any pride or affection for your culture, heritage, history and the achievements of your ancestors is a curiously western disease.
In Britain you will either develop immunity to this marxist inspired malady with age/wisdom or you'll become a guardian reading, labour voting, self-loathing, sandal chewing, self righteous, statist, right on, fruitcake super liberal.
I suffer from no such nonsense.
Rule Britannia.
And God Save Ireland!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIVSpY8xY9I
Also, Britain has the 95th Rifles, one of the finest bodies of troops to participate in the Napoleonic Wars.
Torpedo the First
Recruit
The Netherlands, because of one thing.
Orange Uniforms!
Orange Uniforms!
Only their standards were Orange.
Steffen_Reinhardt
Recruit
Prussia and Russia.
KillerMongoose
Sergeant Knight
lol orange uniforms? Their uniforms were dark blue 
officers had orange sashes and there were orange standards as Captured Joe stated. Still some damn sexy uniforms regardless.
officers had orange sashes and there were orange standards as Captured Joe stated. Still some damn sexy uniforms regardless.
Maybe Murat had an Orange uniform
