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Sandgate, Kent, first screened 11 February 2007

Time Trial

Watched the programme, browsed the web pages? Now try our quick quiz to see how much you know about Napoleon's planned invasion of England.

(The quiz uses JavaScript so you need to be using Netscape 3, Internet Explorer 3.01 or above, and have JavaScript enabled)

In 1793, when the war with France started, the British army numbered 39,000 soldiers. How many soldiers did it have when the war finished in 1815?

 

In 1793, the British navy numbered 15,000 sailors. How many sailors did it have by 1810?

 

What was introduced for the first time in 1799 with a promise that it would be abolished when the war with France was won?

 

What was the name given to British riflemen by French troops?

 

At which battle did Nelson 'turn a blind eye' to a signal from his commanding officer?

 

Which of these prisons was specially built for French prisoners of war?

 

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