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'''1803–1815:''' [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-subject/napoleonicwars.htm?WT.lp=rg-3075 Napoleonic Wars]. Numerous battles across Europe involved 365,000 British soldiers and 300,000 seamen. These battles include the Peninsular Wars in Portugal and Spain and the famous [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nelson/introduction.htm Battle of Trafalgar]. | '''1803–1815:''' [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-subject/napoleonicwars.htm?WT.lp=rg-3075 Napoleonic Wars]. Numerous battles across Europe involved 365,000 British soldiers and 300,000 seamen. These battles include the Peninsular Wars in Portugal and Spain and the famous [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nelson/introduction.htm Battle of Trafalgar]. | ||
'''1812–1815:''' War of 1812. The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain began formally on June 18, 1812. The treaty of Ghent was signed 24 December 1814 to end the war, however another battle was fought 8 January 1815 at New Orleans. | |||
'''[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/battles/crimea/ 1854–1856:]''' [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-subject/crimeanwar.htm?WT.lp=rg-3074 Crimean War]. 225,000 troops were involved in the Crimea (Russian Black Sea). | '''[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/battles/crimea/ 1854–1856:]''' [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-subject/crimeanwar.htm?WT.lp=rg-3074 Crimean War]. 225,000 troops were involved in the Crimea (Russian Black Sea). | ||
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Military histories or regimental histories are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | Military histories or regimental histories are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
'''GREAT BRITAIN - MILITARY HISTORY''' | '''GREAT BRITAIN - MILITARY HISTORY''' | ||
== Royal Navy == | == Royal Navy == | ||