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Aunque algunos no lo sepan, durante la ocupación chilena de Lima hubo casos de soldados chilenos que tuvieron hijos con mujeres peruanas, como José Santos Valderrama, un sargento chileno que tuvo un hijo con una joven peruana aunque no llegó a reconocerlo formalmente, y también, según la historiadora María Lucía Valle Vera, se registraron 264 matrimonios entre chilenos y mujeres peruanas durante la ocupación de Lima entre 1881 y 1883, aunque muchas otras relaciones no quedaron registradas, pero también hay que sumar las violaciones cometidas por soldados chilenos hacia mujeres peruanas durante la guerra, especialmente en la sierra

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Siento que se idealiza bastante a Bolívar, no niego su importancia en la independencia, pero también hizo cosas cuestionables como el Decreto de Guerra a Muerte y la Navidad Negra de Pasto en 1822, aunque no estuvo al mando directo de la masacre, sus políticas militares fueron parte de lo que llevó a esos acontecimientos, y además siento que se ignora bastante que también fue un dictador

What got me into it was actually my father. He works at a museum where he teaches people about different aspects of that conflict that happened in my country, and he also used to do battle reenactments with other reenactors. Thanks to him, I became interested in it and eventually got into historical reenactment myself.

Honestly, from my personal experience, it has been a really great experience. I know it might sound cliché, but the people I’ve met have been absolute angels. They’re always willing to teach you things you didn’t even know, and that’s something I’ve really enjoyed, especially now that I’m joining a Napoleonic Wars reenactment group.

That’s been my experience so far, and I’d really like to hear yours too. Any advice or anything you can share would be very welcome. Thank you!

During the Crimean War, a curious friendship developed between the French Zouaves and the British Highlanders. The Zouaves had originally emerged in North Africa within the French army, while the Highlanders were Scottish regiments of the British army. Both had a strong identity tied to their lands of origin, uniforms, and traditions.

As the campaign went on, soldiers from both regiments spent more time together and developed a great admiration for one another. The Zouaves were known for their bravery, while the Highlanders were known for their discipline. They also began meeting outside the battlefield, spending time together in bars and other places whenever they had the opportunity. Over time, this admiration grew into a genuine friendship based on respect and camaraderie.

This friendship had one of its most notable moments during the Battle of the Alma, when the British and French fought together against the Russians. During the assault, the Zouaves and Highlanders charged side by side against the Russian positions, advancing alongside each other and eventually driving the Russians from the heights. With this victory, the Allies opened the way toward Sevastopol.

But the battle had come at a heavy cost for the Zouaves. After the fighting, the 1st Battalion had lost 222 men and the 2nd another 74. Seeing the situation of their French comrades, the 42nd, 79th, and famous 93rd Highlanders came to their aid, rescuing wounded men and helping bury some of those who had fallen. Their help even surprised the doctors and helped save several lives.

From then on, the relationship between the two regiments continued to grow stronger. It is said that the 93rd Highlanders and the Zouaves tried to camp near each other whenever they could, and that Sir Colin Campbell developed a great sympathy for the French troops. According to some accounts, at official banquets he would toast his “dear and brave Zouaves.” Their friendship continued throughout the rest of the campaign.

[The second image represents the Battle of the Alma, showing the Zouaves and Highlanders together, preparing to charge side by side, once again showing the closeness that existed between them.]

— Napoleon Bonaparte, Egyptian Campaign, before the Battle of the Pyramids, 1798.

I've seen several photos of Bersaglieri, even from WWII, and I was curious about whether they actually wore their feather plumes during combat.

I know a few, like how they were nicknamed “the big brothers” because of their height and strength, and how their horses were also very powerful. What other interesting facts do you know?

I would definitely join, I'm looking for a group or event

I think it was at Eylau, where the Old Guard saved the army from total defeat.

I’m asking this because in my previous post I shared a clip from a movie where the Old Guard attacked at Austerlitz, and it left me wondering. From what I’ve read, the Old Guard remained in reserve during the battle, while the Guard cavalry did take part in the fighting. I’m not sure if I’m misunderstanding something I read or if I’m missing some information, so I wanted to ask: Did the Old Guard actually fight at Austerlitz?

think mine are Édouard Detaille and Horace Vernet

Hello, I’m asking this because I was recently reading about the history of Poland, and while reading, I noticed that Polish culture also has a strong connection with horses, just like in my country. I looked into it a bit more and found several Polish equestrian traditions, such as those of the Górale, as well as the importance of military cavalry throughout Polish history, from the Winged Hussars and Polish Lancers to the Second World War. That’s why I wanted to ask: why does Poland have such a strong equestrian tradition? Thank you.