Battlefield Advertising

[Blockaderunner]

A little background:

Earlier this year, I visited the Waterloo battlefield. Hougemont farm or chateau played a major role in the battle. Over the years, the farm was rebuilt. Today, entrance is free. On entering, the guide told me a film show was starting in the barn. I went straight there before looking in any of the other rooms.

The screens for the show rose from the floor, and were all singing and dancing. They rotated in unison, switching from one scene to another. To my untrained ear, the sound system also seemed top notch. I was left thinking that this was all a bit high tech and expensive for free entrance to a film show.

Moving on to the exhibits, I believe this was explained. Entering one room, there were period Breguet watches. Wellington and Bonaparte both carried one during the battle. The rest of the room traced the development of Breguet. Now I don't know for sure, maybe I am just suspicious, but I suspect Breguet payed for the technology in the barn in return for the advertising.

The Breguet room was tasteful, and relevant. The film show was good to very good. So, assuming my suspicions are correct, is this a good development? There must be companies still in business with a Civil War connection.

I have to admit that the advertising worked on me. I looked up Breguet watches. Unfortunately, if you have to ask then you can't afford it!

 

[bankerpapaw]

A little background:

Earlier this year, I visited the Waterloo battlefield. Hougemont farm or chateau played a major role in the battle. Over the years, the farm was rebuilt. Today, entrance is free. On entering, the guide told me a film show was starting in the barn. I went straight there before looking in any of the other rooms.

The screens for the show rose from the floor, and were all singing and dancing. They rotated in unison, switching from one scene to another. To my untrained ear, the sound system also seemed top notch. I was left thinking that this was all a bit high tech and expensive for free entrance to a film show.

Moving on to the exhibits, I believe this was explained. Entering one room, there were period Breguet watches. Wellington and Bonaparte both carried one during the battle. The rest of the room traced the development of Breguet. Now I don't know for sure, maybe I am just suspicious, but I suspect Breguet payed for the technology in the barn in return for the advertising.

The Breguet room was tasteful, and relevant. The film show was good to very good. So, assuming my suspicions are correct, is this a good development? There must be companies still in business with a Civil War connection.

I have to admit that the advertising worked on me. I looked up Breguet watches. Unfortunately, if you have to ask then you can't afford it!

I also looked up Breguet watches. Talk about sticker shock. I'll stick with my Timex, thank you very much.