The myth about Napoleon's short stature can be traced largely to one source: British propaganda. In the early 19th century, as Napoleon's conquests threatened British interests across Europe ...

He wasn’t,” Yates said. “That was British propaganda.” And that other classic bit with the general slipping his hand inside his jacket? Though Napoleon was portrayed with that stance ...

Then came Waterloo, when Napoleon saw British infantry in action himself ... he in the matter of stratagems to deceive his enemies or propaganda to deceive his allies or subterfuges to make ...

It was the opening of his campaign, and the British veteran ... part of the Napoleonic legend. Napoleon: The truth about 'small man syndrome' The Napoleonic propaganda machine was a very, very ...

New Book Examines the Role Propaganda Has Played in the History of British Cinema Scott Anthony, deputy head of research at the U.K. Science Museum Group, discusses 'The Story of British ...

Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Photograph by AKG/ALBUM In spring 1815 British, Prussian, Austrian, and Russian forces rushed to regroup as Napoleon started mobilizing his army. The countdown ...