What if? - Napoleon's Invasion Plan.
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Michael George addressed a large audience in Hythe Town Hall on Monday July 3rd as part of the Hythe Festival 2006 events. Michael discussed the events surrounding Napoleon's campaigns in the early 1800's and how vulnerable the Kent coast, and Hythe in particular, was to an invasion that never came. An illustrated synopsis of his talk can be viewed on Michael's website by clicking here. (warning - download can be quite slow). |
Below are some pictures from the event.
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Mike Umbers introduces Michael and a re-enactment Soldier, representative of the units defending Hythe at the time. |
The audience. |
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Explaining the Treaty of Amiens to the audience. |
Michael with the bust of William Pitt. |
An illustration of Hythe Bay's (lack of) defences and where Napoleon planned to land his army. |
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Addressing the audience. |
The talk and exhibits generated a lot of interest. |
Our Chairman purchasing a signed copy of Michael's book "Coast of Conflict". |