First Empire 79 Arrives

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We've received the November/December 2004 issue of First Empire, the "international magazine for the Napoleonic enthusiast, historian and gamer."

Issue 79 includes:

The Last Neapolitan Battle: Robert Fletcher. The siege of Gaeta in 1815. Historical article, with garrison strength and bibliography.

Napoleon's Eagles: Russia 1812 (part 2): Kevin Birkett. The Russian Campaign, from 29th July to September 1812.
Another French Myth - "Artillery Innovator" Gribeauval: Dave Hollins. Was the Father of Napoleonic Artillery over-rated?

Napoleonic Newsdesk: Paul Chamberlain. Capsule news items: Ravenhall Books to publish Napoleonic books, National Maritime Museum courses, Association of Friends of the Waterloo Committee 2005 study weekend, International Napoleonic Congress call for papers, Austerlitz 2005 events.
Left Wing History (4): Gary Cousins. Vivian's 6th (Light) Cavalry Brigade on the 18th June 1815.
Red Lancers of the Guard: Adrian George. Illustration of Dutch lancer NCO.

The Last Thing...: Dave Watkins. Next issue will return to larger 40-page format.

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