Finally, at 11:30, Napoleon’s artillery opened fire ... The first time in the whole history of the Napoleonic wars the Guard was seen to falter and then eventually fall back, shouting "Sauve ...

directly under Napoleon’s control. Like the corps, it had infantry, cavalry and artillery. It was comprised of the best veteran soldiers from every theater of war – Egyptian Mamluks ...

Despite Western support, Ukraine is at a disadvantage in artillery volume against Russia. The war's outcome hinges on this disparity in firepower, echoing Napoleon's view of artillery as the "king ...