De La Mare, Walter. 1873-1956. English children’s poet, novelist.

Dali, Salvador. 1904-89. Spanish Surrealist painter of nightmare visions. Persistence of Memory. Crucifixion.

Desaix, Louis. 1768-1800. French general. Killed at Marengo.

Marengo, Battle. 1800. Napoleon defeats Austria, gains Lombardy.

Mareth Line. 1943. Rommel’s defensive line in Tunisia.

Peacock, Thomas. 1785-1866. English witty satirical novelist: Nightmare Abbey.