Well, Well, Well. Is It Some Sort Of A Happy Coincidence That All Those Old German Films About Napoleonic

Well, well, well. Is it some sort of a happy coincidence that all those old German films about Napoleonic wars are coming out of oblivion right now?

Because I feel obliged as well to make a proper post on another gem of old German cinema featuring Gustaf Gründgens who plays there another prominent Napoleonic historical figure. And believe me, he is even more perfect there than in the “Hundert Tage”. 😉

Would anyone be interested in that small film review, I wonder…

The actor (Gustaf Gründgens) who plays Fouché is hugely compelling. His voice is so insinuating and sly. “Hundert Tage” movie, 1935, on youtube. It’s in German and the English subtitles are useless. I’m watching it anyway.

P.S. The book/movie “Mephisto” was based on Gustaf Grundgens.

A little comic about Ney and Wellington

Byron called the confrontation between Wellington and Ney in Spain "a fox hunt". Of course, with a reproach towards Wellington.

However, this did not stop Ney and Wellington from going hunting together after Napoleon's abdication in 1814

Wellington’s Victory being one of Beethoven’s worst pieces gives me great satisfaction

It’s that wonderful time of the year…

When many prominent subjects of emperor Franz celebrate their 200-and-something birthdays! 🇦🇹 ✨

Today is a special day, since it’s the birthday of field-marshal Schwarzenberg, a military man, diplomate and movingly loving husband and father who definitely deserved much more than he got during his lifetime.

We’ve known for two years now, and it was one of the best Napoleonic acquaintances I’ve ever made, for sure. :)