How Birmingham cashed in on the Napoleonic Wars

A new book has revealed the controversial story behind the Birmingham family which provided thepistols, cannons and muskets so necessary in defeating Napoleon at Waterloo. On the 200thanniversary of the famous battle, two city academics have investigated the region's part in thevictory - and turned up some fascinating facts.

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