Campaigns & Culture

Napoleonic, Peninsular & Waterloo Tours with Robert Pocock & friends. Battlefields, History, Culture, Small Groups, All-Inclusive, Great Hotels, Food & Wine!

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@tom4141tom Enjoy the Spring.

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@tom4141tom That’s extreme - it makes English weather rather tame.

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@tom4141tom But both, surely! Looks jolly cold - reminds me of a few Napoleonic winter strategic retreats.

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@WaterlooA Well what a delightful post, thank-you. We fully intend to be journeying across the wonderful campaign landscapes with our friends in 2022, and I’m always delighted to discuss everyone’s individual Napoleonic interests, what they most want to see and understand, over the phone.

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@AndrewBamford10 @ThatchGer1 @CharlesEsdaile @CultExp @societyarmy The Pyrenees are inspirational. You really get to see how Wellington’s Army was truly comprised of the super-men of their day!

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@ThatchGer1 @AndrewBamford10 @CharlesEsdaile @CultExp @societyarmy Thank-you @AndrewBamford10, and I’m always happy to chat over the phone @ThatchGer1. Will definitely be journeying across the Peninsular and Waterloo in 2022/23 once travel returns to being a joyous experience.

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

I’ve also since finished all my Duke of Wellington’s Olive Oil … Extra virgin Arbequina … from his estate in Granada, Spain, a gift from a grateful nation. Delicious.

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

Hmmm. Lining up soldiers for tonight. The cupboard is getting bare but there's still a few Mont Saint Jean farmhouse specials!

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@JustsomeguyJohn @latelordchatham @tom4141tom @GloverGareth Absolutely! @JustsomeguyJohn

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@latelordchatham @tom4141tom @GloverGareth @JustsomeguyJohn I have big plans for this Autumn, one of my two month excursions across Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal and back … it’ll be a great way to check in on friends and how our hotels are doing.

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

Always a pleasure Tom, and thank-you; it’s our great guests who create such a unique and special atmosphere on each and every journey, and make touring such a wonderful privilege.

[Tom Fournier @tom4141tom]

Exploring Brussels on my own was a great way to fend off the jet lag and try to acclimate to local time.

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[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@tom4141tom @JustsomeguyJohn @privatecannon @mcribbHistory One seeks no acclaim, it is reward enough and a true privilege to share a passion for Napoleonics with friends who wish to look beyond the history books, to stand where history was made, to learn unique interpretation of the campaign landscapes, and to travel and dine in style.

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@Artemisapphire @JustsomeguyJohn @tom4141tom @DiariesEmpire Anyone can join in!

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@mcribbHistory @Rob_Griffith_ @LynnBry29527024 Theory will become reality. Very much hoping we can do it in 2021, but if not we’ll be here in 2022 to share the joys of Peninsular War travel, history and wine across Portugal, Spain & the Pyrenees. Whatever it takes!

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@tom4141tom @DiariesEmpire Next time, stand your ground!

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@tom4141tom Mutual delight. And what a superb regiment you command. Looking forward to future forays together, when we’re allowed!

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@AndrewDigwood1 @ZwhiteHistory Always happy to share the knowledge and enthusiasm!

[Campaigns & Culture @Campaignsand]

@AndrewDigwood1 @ZwhiteHistory Yes, highly recommended. But beware, there are many poor and shortened versions. The Andrew Uffindell version is pretty good, combining the original two volumes into one, and adds a little background on his life.