Curated OER
The Napoleonic Era: 1799-1815
The triumphs, reforms, and defeats of the Napoleonic Era are covered in this comphrensive slideshow. Images, bulleted text, review questions, and a chronological outline make this a handy resource.
Curated OER
Napoleon: Giant or Midget
In this Napoleon Bonaparte worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to examine 26 events and categorize them as successes or failures for Napoleon.
PBS
Pbs: Napoleon Campaigns and Battles
An extensive site with details of the many battles and campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Provides great information on Napoleon's skill as a general. Includes a battle game.
Other
British Battles: Battle of Cape St Vincent
An archive of the battles that occurred during the Napoleonic Wars from Cape St. Vincent to Waterloo. Provides battle maps, uniforms, and equipment used by the troops. Presents an account of the battles and the casualties.
Other
The Napoleon Series: Letter From Marshal Ney on Battle of Waterloo
A primary source letter written by one of Napoleon's most important commanders at the Battle of Waterloo. In it, he attempts to refute criticisms of his actions during the battle. The letter was published in 1815.
Other
The Napoleon Series: French Orders & Reports From the Battle of Waterloo
This is a collection of actual orders issued by Napoleon to his commanders during the battle plus reports written by his commanders back to him. The documents are in French and English. Use the drop-down box at bottom to page to access...
BBC
Bbc: History: The Battle of Waterloo
An interactive game where the student takes part in the Battle of Waterloo. Choose to be either Wellington or Bonaparte and try to make the decisions that will win the day. Archived.