Marcus Cribb
@mcribbhistory.bsky.social
Battlefield Guide
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Founding trustee of the NRWGC
Heritage Manager.
Duke of Wellington & the Peninsular War.
Part Time Soldier.
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Keeper of Sharpe's Sword
Founding trustee of the NRWGC
Heritage Manager.
Duke of Wellington & the Peninsular War.
Part Time Soldier.
All views my own.
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Marcus Cribb
@mcribbhistory.bsky.social
Β· Jan 12
the Battle of Waterloo. Battlefield Guide, the Frence Cavalry charge (Ney's Charge) position.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtu.be
Uploading more videos from the battlefield at Waterloo, to give an idea of the postions & ground today.
Watch here π
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Watch here π
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#OnThisDay 18 November 1852 the funeral of the Duke of Wellington.
Organised by Prince Albert it was one of the largest funerals ever seen, with a 10,000 strong procession from Horse Guards to St Paul's Cathedral via Apsley House through London.
A national outpouring of grief.
Organised by Prince Albert it was one of the largest funerals ever seen, with a 10,000 strong procession from Horse Guards to St Paul's Cathedral via Apsley House through London.
A national outpouring of grief.
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
#OnThisDay 18 November 1852 the funeral of the Duke of Wellington.
Organised by Prince Albert it was one of the largest funerals ever seen, with a 10,000 strong procession from Horse Guards to St Paul's Cathedral via Apsley House through London.
A national outpouring of grief.
Organised by Prince Albert it was one of the largest funerals ever seen, with a 10,000 strong procession from Horse Guards to St Paul's Cathedral via Apsley House through London.
A national outpouring of grief.
You're very welcome.
We don't know how many of the Guard served from 1805 to 1815, but if someone went through the archive, they could find out (and translate).
As well as Drouot at Alava, there are about 5 British men, most famous are the Sweny brothers: share.google/BVdTkNOSa3bI...
We don't know how many of the Guard served from 1805 to 1815, but if someone went through the archive, they could find out (and translate).
As well as Drouot at Alava, there are about 5 British men, most famous are the Sweny brothers: share.google/BVdTkNOSa3bI...
The Sweny brothers & how they both met Napoleon
Although there must be cases where brothers fought at Trafalgar & Waterloo, there can't have been many instances where both brothers also met Napoleon.
share.google
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
You're very welcome.
We don't know how many of the Guard served from 1805 to 1815, but if someone went through the archive, they could find out (and translate).
As well as Drouot at Alava, there are about 5 British men, most famous are the Sweny brothers: share.google/BVdTkNOSa3bI...
We don't know how many of the Guard served from 1805 to 1815, but if someone went through the archive, they could find out (and translate).
As well as Drouot at Alava, there are about 5 British men, most famous are the Sweny brothers: share.google/BVdTkNOSa3bI...
Not so, for example, there was General Antoine Drouot, a handful of British officers and a battalion of Imperial Guard, who had acted as marines at Trafalgar & fought at Waterloo.
October 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Not so, for example, there was General Antoine Drouot, a handful of British officers and a battalion of Imperial Guard, who had acted as marines at Trafalgar & fought at Waterloo.
Born #OnThisDay 19 October 1748, in Perthshire, Thomas Graham, later Lord Lynedoch.
Growing up in Scotland, he attended Oxford University & spent years living in Europe too, before returning to Scotland.
He would go on to be one of Wellington's right hand Generals
Growing up in Scotland, he attended Oxford University & spent years living in Europe too, before returning to Scotland.
He would go on to be one of Wellington's right hand Generals
October 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Born #OnThisDay 19 October 1748, in Perthshire, Thomas Graham, later Lord Lynedoch.
Growing up in Scotland, he attended Oxford University & spent years living in Europe too, before returning to Scotland.
He would go on to be one of Wellington's right hand Generals
Growing up in Scotland, he attended Oxford University & spent years living in Europe too, before returning to Scotland.
He would go on to be one of Wellington's right hand Generals
Reposted by Marcus Cribb
Great to be back at #Culloden battlefield this week. First find by Samuel was a small piece of cannon shot or grape shot. @n-t-s.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Great to be back at #Culloden battlefield this week. First find by Samuel was a small piece of cannon shot or grape shot. @n-t-s.bsky.social
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Another productive day at Culloden. Very nice piece of lead grape shot recovered. @n-t-s.bsky.social @tonypollard.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Another productive day at Culloden. Very nice piece of lead grape shot recovered. @n-t-s.bsky.social @tonypollard.bsky.social
Fought #OnThisDay 13-14 October 1810, the Battle of Sobral.
Under MassΓ©na, encountering the Lines of Torres Vedras, Junot's force probed forwards, they pushed back skirmish lines & seized an outpost, but were quickly ejected from the position by a British counterattack.
Under MassΓ©na, encountering the Lines of Torres Vedras, Junot's force probed forwards, they pushed back skirmish lines & seized an outpost, but were quickly ejected from the position by a British counterattack.
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Fought #OnThisDay 13-14 October 1810, the Battle of Sobral.
Under MassΓ©na, encountering the Lines of Torres Vedras, Junot's force probed forwards, they pushed back skirmish lines & seized an outpost, but were quickly ejected from the position by a British counterattack.
Under MassΓ©na, encountering the Lines of Torres Vedras, Junot's force probed forwards, they pushed back skirmish lines & seized an outpost, but were quickly ejected from the position by a British counterattack.
The Combat at El Bodon 25 September 1811 might not be a grand tactical battle, but it highlights Wellington's long front line, but it is perhaps best best known for the charge of the 2/5th Regt against French Cavalry!
@redcoathistory made this
youtu.be/nrZdOdIRKsM?...
@redcoathistory made this
youtu.be/nrZdOdIRKsM?...
Battle of El BodΓ³n 1811, with Redcoat History, The Peninsular War.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtu.be
September 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The Combat at El Bodon 25 September 1811 might not be a grand tactical battle, but it highlights Wellington's long front line, but it is perhaps best best known for the charge of the 2/5th Regt against French Cavalry!
@redcoathistory made this
youtu.be/nrZdOdIRKsM?...
@redcoathistory made this
youtu.be/nrZdOdIRKsM?...
Fought #OnThisDay 23 Sept 1803 The Battle of Assaye.
Wellesley commanded 6,500 Indian & British troops against 40,000-200,000 Mahratta troops led by Hanovarian mercenary Colonel Pohlmann
Asked what his greatest vistory was Wellington replied ASSAYE.
Wellesley commanded 6,500 Indian & British troops against 40,000-200,000 Mahratta troops led by Hanovarian mercenary Colonel Pohlmann
Asked what his greatest vistory was Wellington replied ASSAYE.
September 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Fought #OnThisDay 23 Sept 1803 The Battle of Assaye.
Wellesley commanded 6,500 Indian & British troops against 40,000-200,000 Mahratta troops led by Hanovarian mercenary Colonel Pohlmann
Asked what his greatest vistory was Wellington replied ASSAYE.
Wellesley commanded 6,500 Indian & British troops against 40,000-200,000 Mahratta troops led by Hanovarian mercenary Colonel Pohlmann
Asked what his greatest vistory was Wellington replied ASSAYE.
#OnThisDay
21 Sept 1745 βBattle of Prestonpans. The Jacobites struck at dawn with a surprise attack.
Both armies ~2,000 strong.
Gen Cope fled, but his troops lost 1,100 killed, wounded or captured.
Jacobite losses: just ~100.
youtube.com/shorts/2ITah...
21 Sept 1745 βBattle of Prestonpans. The Jacobites struck at dawn with a surprise attack.
Both armies ~2,000 strong.
Gen Cope fled, but his troops lost 1,100 killed, wounded or captured.
Jacobite losses: just ~100.
youtube.com/shorts/2ITah...
The Battle of Prestonpans 1745, a devastating Highland Charge, just outside of Edinburgh.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
#OnThisDay
21 Sept 1745 βBattle of Prestonpans. The Jacobites struck at dawn with a surprise attack.
Both armies ~2,000 strong.
Gen Cope fled, but his troops lost 1,100 killed, wounded or captured.
Jacobite losses: just ~100.
youtube.com/shorts/2ITah...
21 Sept 1745 βBattle of Prestonpans. The Jacobites struck at dawn with a surprise attack.
Both armies ~2,000 strong.
Gen Cope fled, but his troops lost 1,100 killed, wounded or captured.
Jacobite losses: just ~100.
youtube.com/shorts/2ITah...
Sadly #OnThisDay 14 September 1852, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington passed away at Walmer Castle, he was 83 years old.
He had likely suffered a series of strokes overnight & his condition deteriorated.
He was moved from his bed to a chair where he expired at 3pm.
He had likely suffered a series of strokes overnight & his condition deteriorated.
He was moved from his bed to a chair where he expired at 3pm.
September 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Sadly #OnThisDay 14 September 1852, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington passed away at Walmer Castle, he was 83 years old.
He had likely suffered a series of strokes overnight & his condition deteriorated.
He was moved from his bed to a chair where he expired at 3pm.
He had likely suffered a series of strokes overnight & his condition deteriorated.
He was moved from his bed to a chair where he expired at 3pm.
Reposted by Marcus Cribb
Canβt wait to do this all over again next year! Tickets now on sale at abroadforpleasure.uk/waterloo/
September 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Canβt wait to do this all over again next year! Tickets now on sale at abroadforpleasure.uk/waterloo/
Home from a wonderful week/weekend with Sophie & Chris aka GreenMatthews they brought together a great group for their concert, and I guided them through the 100 Days then over the Battlefield at Waterloo!
Loved it!
And we're doing it again in 2026
greenmatthews.co.uk
Loved it!
And we're doing it again in 2026
greenmatthews.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Home from a wonderful week/weekend with Sophie & Chris aka GreenMatthews they brought together a great group for their concert, and I guided them through the 100 Days then over the Battlefield at Waterloo!
Loved it!
And we're doing it again in 2026
greenmatthews.co.uk
Loved it!
And we're doing it again in 2026
greenmatthews.co.uk
Almeida explosion 26 August 1810, a beautiful walled Portuguese town, where the dramatic fort defences meets sleepy streets.
On the scene of the castle, you can see the huge blocks of stone "thrown" a long way from the massive explosion.
Short style if you prefer that
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On the scene of the castle, you can see the huge blocks of stone "thrown" a long way from the massive explosion.
Short style if you prefer that
youtube.com/shorts/plR7c...
The Explosion at Almeida, one of the largest of the pre-atomic age, ripped apart this castle!
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
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August 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Almeida explosion 26 August 1810, a beautiful walled Portuguese town, where the dramatic fort defences meets sleepy streets.
On the scene of the castle, you can see the huge blocks of stone "thrown" a long way from the massive explosion.
Short style if you prefer that
youtube.com/shorts/plR7c...
On the scene of the castle, you can see the huge blocks of stone "thrown" a long way from the massive explosion.
Short style if you prefer that
youtube.com/shorts/plR7c...
I do not I'm afraid, but I doubt it'd me burnt, but moved into conditioned storage probably.
August 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I do not I'm afraid, but I doubt it'd me burnt, but moved into conditioned storage probably.
It was an act of revenge for York, modern day Toronto being burnt down earlier.
So forgiveness need not be saught. (Not that an eye for an eye is a good policy, but Britain certainly didn't start it)
So forgiveness need not be saught. (Not that an eye for an eye is a good policy, but Britain certainly didn't start it)
August 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It was an act of revenge for York, modern day Toronto being burnt down earlier.
So forgiveness need not be saught. (Not that an eye for an eye is a good policy, but Britain certainly didn't start it)
So forgiveness need not be saught. (Not that an eye for an eye is a good policy, but Britain certainly didn't start it)
You're very welcome. It is commonly said.
August 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
You're very welcome. It is commonly said.
@alanallport.bsky.social note, probably not the East Essex, as 3 units claim to be the ones.
August 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
@alanallport.bsky.social note, probably not the East Essex, as 3 units claim to be the ones.
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Perhaps the most interesting part of The Burning of The White House today is three modern unitd claim their predecessors lit the torch:
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
August 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Perhaps the most interesting part of The Burning of The White House today is three modern unitd claim their predecessors lit the torch:
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
This was not a war of race, The British Army fought alongside native allies under Tecumsech and included the Colonial Marines (mostly free black slaves).
August 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This was not a war of race, The British Army fought alongside native allies under Tecumsech and included the Colonial Marines (mostly free black slaves).
Perhaps the most interesting part of The Burning of The White House today is three modern unitd claim their predecessors lit the torch:
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
August 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Perhaps the most interesting part of The Burning of The White House today is three modern unitd claim their predecessors lit the torch:
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
Part of the Chesapeake campaign of the War of 1812, the burning of Washington/White House followed the Battle of Bladensburg, where a small force of British soliders & Marines under Gen Ross, fought back a much larger American army of regulars & Milita.
August 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Part of the Chesapeake campaign of the War of 1812, the burning of Washington/White House followed the Battle of Bladensburg, where a small force of British soliders & Marines under Gen Ross, fought back a much larger American army of regulars & Milita.
not so, it was a white mansion from at least the 1800/1801 renovation. The common myth that the building was white washed due to the burning cannot be true as the surviving walls were torn down and the building completely rebuilt. An inage from 1814 showing the already white walls scorched.
August 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
not so, it was a white mansion from at least the 1800/1801 renovation. The common myth that the building was white washed due to the burning cannot be true as the surviving walls were torn down and the building completely rebuilt. An inage from 1814 showing the already white walls scorched.
#Onthisday 24th August 1814 the burning of The White House.
British troops set The White House ablaze as they sack Washington D.C. largely as retaliation for the Americans burning York, Canada, the year before. The US President, Madison had already abandoned his home.
British troops set The White House ablaze as they sack Washington D.C. largely as retaliation for the Americans burning York, Canada, the year before. The US President, Madison had already abandoned his home.
August 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
#Onthisday 24th August 1814 the burning of The White House.
British troops set The White House ablaze as they sack Washington D.C. largely as retaliation for the Americans burning York, Canada, the year before. The US President, Madison had already abandoned his home.
British troops set The White House ablaze as they sack Washington D.C. largely as retaliation for the Americans burning York, Canada, the year before. The US President, Madison had already abandoned his home.
New video uploaded over on my YouTube Channel (I'd be very grateful for a follow there, thank you)
On the skirmish at Highbridge, the opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, filmed on location.
Featuring Rusty πΎ
youtube.com/shorts/7eUWR...
On the skirmish at Highbridge, the opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, filmed on location.
Featuring Rusty πΎ
youtube.com/shorts/7eUWR...
August 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
New video uploaded over on my YouTube Channel (I'd be very grateful for a follow there, thank you)
On the skirmish at Highbridge, the opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, filmed on location.
Featuring Rusty πΎ
youtube.com/shorts/7eUWR...
On the skirmish at Highbridge, the opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, filmed on location.
Featuring Rusty πΎ
youtube.com/shorts/7eUWR...