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[GICOP]

THE INDIAN MUTINY

155 years ago today (September 4th 1857) the British siege train arrives at Delhi

The Siege: August to September

The major force dispatched from the Punjab to Delhi were a "Flying Column" of 4,200 men under Brigadier John Nicholson and a siege train. The Flying Column arrived on 14 August. The rebels had heard of the imminent arrival of the siege train, and sent a force out of the city to intercept it. On 25 August, Nicholson led a force against their position at the Battle of Najafgarh. Although the monsoon had broken, and the roads and fields were flooded, Nicholson drove his force to make a rapid march and gained an easy victory, raising European morale and lowering that of the rebels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Delhi

Part of the Column on the march

What have they spotted?

figures - Trophy of Wales

To be continued

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Some troops managed to travel in more comfort than others

Seated soldiers – Trophy of Wales Sailors and Sail boat from Dorset Toy Soldiers

To be continued

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

An advance party arrives

Quickly followed by the head of the main column

to be continued

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

The assault

To be continued

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

After the battle and time for a bit of sightseeing

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Martyn

 

[Deitz]

Martyn,
Very nice, can hardly wait to see what happens tomorrow.

By the way, love those elephants.

Brian

 

[GICOP]

Martyn,
Very nice, can hardly wait to see what happens tomorrow.

By the way, love those elephants.

Brian

Many thanks Brian :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

The Indian Mutiny finished with victory to the British Forces and a fearful punishment on many captured Mutineers, especially ones involved in the terrible massacre of innocent women and children at Cawnpore.

The picture below is part of a painting on view at the National Army Museum

This method of execution was not invented by the British.

Quote from Wikipedia "In India, during the Mughal rule, soldiers who committed crimes were executed by being strapped to a cannon which was then fired. This method, invented by the Mughals, was continued by the British who used it to execute native deserters and mutineers, especially after the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857."

Mutineer from the WBritain Indian Mutiny range

...and so this thread finishes

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Louis Badolato]

As usual, your unsurpassed trophy collection makes for some pretty breathtaking photos!^&cool^&cool

 

[GICOP]

As usual, your unsurpassed trophy collection makes for some pretty breathtaking photos!^&cool^&cool

Many thanks Louis, glad you liked the pictures :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Iron Brigade]

Great old Trophy Miniatures figures and splendid use of backdrops!!

"Iron Brigade"

 

[GICOP]

Great old Trophy Miniatures figures and splendid use of backdrops!!

"Iron Brigade"

Thank you Gary, glad you like them :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Very nice post, thanks for sharing this bit of history with us :salute::

 

[GICOP]

Very nice post, thanks for sharing this bit of history with us :salute::

Many thanks PA, glad you liked it :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[AIDMAN]

The Indian Mutiny finished with victory to the British Forces and a fearful punishment on many captured Mutineers, especially ones involved in the terrible massacre of innocent women and children at Cawnpore.

The picture below is part of a painting on view at the National Army Museum

Quote from Wikipedia "In India, during the Mughal rule, soldiers who committed crimes were executed by being strapped to a cannon which was then fired. This method, invented by the Mughals, was continued by the British who used it to execute native deserters and mutineers, especially after the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857."


Man!!!... the guy that thought this one up was really warped!!...I would hate to have to clean up afterwards!!!.

Steve

 

[GICOP]

The Indian Mutiny finished with victory to the British Forces and a fearful punishment on many captured Mutineers, especially ones involved in the terrible massacre of innocent women and children at Cawnpore.

The picture below is part of a painting on view at the National Army Museum

Quote from Wikipedia "In India, during the Mughal rule, soldiers who committed crimes were executed by being strapped to a cannon which was then fired. This method, invented by the Mughals, was continued by the British who used it to execute native deserters and mutineers, especially after the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857."


Man!!!... the guy that thought this one up was really warped!!...I would hate to have to clean up afterwards!!!.

Steve

Overkill comes to mind Steve {eek3}^&grin

Cheers

Martyn

 

[AIDMAN]

Overkill comes to mind Steve {eek3}^&grin

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Martyn

Martyn

At least it would have been quick.....I hope!!.

Steve

 

[GICOP]

Martyn

At least it would have been quick.....I hope!!.

Steve

Quite possibly :wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

 

[lancer]

The Indian Mutiny finished with victory to the British Forces and a fearful punishment on many captured Mutineers, especially ones involved in the terrible massacre of innocent women and children at Cawnpore.

The picture below is part of a painting on view at the National Army Museum

This method of execution was not invented by the British.

Quote from Wikipedia "In India, during the Mughal rule, soldiers who committed crimes were executed by being strapped to a cannon which was then fired. This method, invented by the Mughals, was continued by the British who used it to execute native deserters and mutineers, especially after the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857."

Mutineer from the WBritain Indian Mutiny range

...and so this thread finishes

Cheers

Martyn

Oh, that's going to leave a mark! Fantastic collection of figures, Martyn. Really like the way you have them displayed. -- Al

 

[GICOP]

Oh, that's going to leave a mark! Fantastic collection of figures, Martyn. Really like the way you have them displayed. -- Al

Many thanks Al :salute::

At least it will make him think twice before he annoys Queen Victoria again^&grin

Cheers

Martyn