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Invasion of Martinique (1809)
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The British invaded and captured the French colony of Martinique between 30 January and 24 February 1809 during the West Indies campaign of 1804–1810 of the Napoleonic Wars. Martinique, like the nearb
1809 illustration of the invasion
1809 illustration of the invasion
The 7th Foot's grenadier company attacking French positions on 1 February
The 7th Foot's grenadier company attacking French positions on 1 February
Portrait miniature of George Beckwith, 1809, painted by Charlotte Martner [fr], an artist from Fort-de-France, 1809
Portrait miniature of George Beckwith, 1809, painted by Charlotte Martner [fr], an artist from Fort-de-France, 1809
Invasion of Martinique (1809) Monument, St. George's (Round) Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Invasion of Martinique (1809) Monument, St. George's (Round) Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grenadier
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A grenadier was historically an assault-specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in siege operation battles. The distinct combat function of the grenadier was established in the mid-17th century, wh
Invasion of Martinique (1809)
…York Rangers, landed at Cape Salomon near Les Anses-d'Arlet on the southwestern peninsula to secure the entrance to Fort-de-France Bay. The 7th Foot's grenadier company attacking French positions on 1 February During the first day of the invasion, the two main forces made rapid progress inland, the militia troops sent…
18th century grenadier throwing a hand grenade. The concept of throwing grenades made its way to Europe during the mid-17th century.
18th century grenadier throwing a hand grenade. The concept of throwing grenades made its way to Europe during the mid-17th century.
Swiss grenadiers from different regiments by the artist David Morier, c.1748, British Royal art collection. Note the mitre caps and the brass match ca
Swiss grenadiers from different regiments by the artist David Morier, c.1748, British Royal art collection. Note the mitre caps and the brass match case on the shoulder-belt
The British Army's Guards Division continue to wear the bearskin cap with its full dress uniform, a custom associated with the Grenadier Guards defeat
The British Army's Guards Division continue to wear the bearskin cap with its full dress uniform, a custom associated with the Grenadier Guards defeat of the French Imperial Guard in 1815.
18th century Prussian grenadier mitre caps (Grenadiermütze).
18th century Prussian grenadier mitre caps (Grenadiermütze).