I am not sure Napoleon was ever really himself after the Russian campaign. What he expected after his victory at Borodino and what really turned out was very different. Expecting the Russians to surrender only having them chase him all the way back to France may have put some doubt in his mind. Maybe that doubt is what affected his decisions at a place like Waterloo. I know in sports that if you loose your confidence it can be hard to get back. I imagine the same could be said about war generals. Just a thought. Enjoyed the post.
Prohibition: not while I breathe you won't!
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Today, 28th October, in 1919 the Volstead Act became law.
Alcohol was banned: prohibition began.
I remember once asking an American what this was. I remember being shocked to the point of incredulity. The person was obviously joking:alcohol was completely banned!
What?
And that was passed and accepted by everyone?
Long live European drunkeness, I say.
Still cannot believe it. -
Everything in MODERATIONS!…
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Burp!







