It is hard to believe that this forum, in one form or another, has been in existence for 30 years. The original forum was set up by Fons Libert in December 1995.
So a happy birthday and a merry Christmas to all our members! May the next 30 years be as good as the first 30 years.
Bob
Hello everyone,
One of my ancestors, of Czech origin, was most likely taken prisoner at the Battle of Austerlitz (he was fighting for the Austrians). After his captivity (where?), he settled in Paris and started a family. Where can I find records confirming his status as a soldier and then as a prisoner? The Austrian military archives haven't responded, and the French archives don't seem to have any records of ordinary soldiers. His name was Adam Burianek, and he was born in 1782 in Vlašim.
Than you in advance,
Eric
Bill Barry
Might the obituary in the Paris papers contain any detail of his military service or time in captivity which might mention additional levels of detail or reference units or locations which would allow added sources of study?
I have just been made aware that Donald E. Graves, noted historian of the War of 1812, passed away last weekend, following a lengthy illness.
His work can be credited for inspiring a number of the current generation of Napoleonic enthusiasts with an interest in the conflict.
My thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.
He was one of my favorite authors of the Napoleonic Wars. He books were impeccably researched and his writing style was amazing. They had to be read carefully because he would throw in a one liner zinger that left me laughing. He will be missed.
The email that came through about the change to the Forum reminded me that I hadn't actually visited the site in a few years though I used to be a regular of the old Napoleonic Discussion Forum. I haven't lost interest, it's just that I moved to Alderney and have acquired a whole host of new hobbies and activities.
I'm still plugging away at my biography of Marshal Macdonald (up to 1814 and near the end of the military stuff at last) and would love to hear from anyone else interested in him.
Regards to all,
Susan Wood (formerly Susan Howard)
When he talks about his "private source of information" in 1799, he is referring to the Marengo double-agent, Carlo Gioelli. However, I don't think he was the only one to warn Joubert not to advance to Novi, as it appears that Suchet, Joubert's CoS, also did.
Merry Christmas!