Off topic: Study on nutrition in French Napoleonic army

[Berthier]

In the "what's new" section of the Napoleon Series for Jan 15th there is an interesting article on the nutritional state of soldiers from Napoleon's army. Makes a fascinating read and although applicable to land warfare only, it still gives an insight into just how unpleasent and debilitating it was to live and fight in those times.

http://www.napoleon-series.org/

go to "what's new" tab, first article from 15th Jan, "An army marches on its stomach?"

[csadn]

And this is why as late as the ACW, far more fatalities occurred *off* the battlefield than on....

[Naharaht]

I see that there is an article lower down the page entitled "The French Navy and the Men Who Commanded It ".

[7eat51]

Very interesting, Daniel. I think I should start marching three hours per day.

In comparison, we ate quite well when I was in the USAF. I gained weight during my time on active duty. Then again, my job did not require much physical activity.