"Napoleon's wound at Ratisbon (1809) " Topic
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| Cuirassier | 03 Oct 2016 10:22 a.m. PST |
What do we really know about Napoleon's wound at Ratisbon? There was some secrecy surrounding the event or am I completely mistaken? |
 Artilleryman  | 03 Oct 2016 10:33 a.m. PST |
He was wounded in the foot in front of the troops. He had it dressed and then returned to the fray to show he was alright. Rather than secrecy I think that it was given full publicity; 'the Emperor shares the danger with his troops' etc. link If you look at the picture in the link you will see how it was subsequently portrayed. |
| Cuirassier | 03 Oct 2016 11:52 a.m. PST |
Thanks. I'm aware of the painting and the story, Artilleryman. I'm questioning the extent of the wound. The painting was painted several months after the end of the campaign, when Napoleon was well and fully recovered from the wound. Btw, Napoleon was hit in the left foot (the painter got it wrong). Here's a better and larger image… Right-click on the image and copy image address. Click on the image to enlarge it. Enjoy. ;-)
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| Camcleod | 04 Oct 2016 7:49 a.m. PST |
Accounts differ slightly, but the wound was a 'severe contusion' and didn't break the foot bones. No secrecy as the wound was known thru the whole army very quickly. Napoleon downplayed it at the time but had to retire to 'rest' or faint soon after. See page 338. 2nd and 3rd paragraphs.
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| Brechtel198 | 04 Oct 2016 9:50 a.m. PST |
Napoleon also rode in front of the troops shortly after the wound was dressed to let the army know he was all right. There's a painting of that too. You can find it here: link |
| John Miller | 05 Oct 2016 2:10 p.m. PST |
Brechtel198: Every time I think I must have seen every thing done on the Napoleonic era, painting wise, something new, (to me, at least), pops up. Thanks very much for posting these! John Miller |
| Brechtel198 | 06 Oct 2016 2:27 a.m. PST |
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