The Grenadiers of the Guard were the most senior Regiment in Napoleon's La Grande Armée. They were given the nickname Les Grognards, "The Grumblers", by Napoleon himself and were known as the most experienced and brave infantrymen in the Guard...

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was one of the greatest military leaders in history and emperor of France. He won numerous wars to conquer much of Europe and was finally defeated in the Battle of Waterloo, his last fight. In the painting "Bonaparte...