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Who Knows How many of the K&C regiments produced so far were actually in the same battle? 71st 42nd British? 3rd french line empress dragoons? Rob:confused:
 
4th dragoon said:
Who Knows How many of the K&C regiments produced so far were actually in the same battle? 71st 42nd British? 3rd french line empress dragoons? Rob:confused:
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Hello Rob!

Having quickly double-checked Mark Adkin's "Waterloo Companion", I can definitely confirm that all of the units mentioned above were certainly present on their respective sides during the Hundred Days.

In addition, most other Napoleonic French and British units that K&C cover, such as the Coldstream Guards, their French Imperial Guard counterparts, the Scots Greys, the French 45th Ligne, the King's German Legion, etc., all saw notable service at Waterloo.

In fact, compiling this list, it's just struck me that practically all of K&C's current French and British Napoleonic range feature units that participated in one respect or another in the 1815 campaign - not quite sure if this is a deliberate common denominator or not!

Anyway, hope this is of some assistance,

Regards,

Molloy.
 
I believe Andy is now shifting to other conflicts with the Russian release - which is great because ....

I WANT TO START BUILDING DISPLAYS OF BATTLES THAT NAPOLEON WON !!

Sorry - that has been building up for sometime....:p
 
You mean like Badajoz, Albuerra, Vittoria etc then Ron?:):)
 
No, like Jena, Austerlitz, Marengo, Wagram, and Friedland:).(although a few were a close run thing to steal a line from Wellington:eek:) How about a some campaigns from the 1790's- 1800?
 
damian said:
You mean like Badajoz, Albuerra, Vittoria etc then Ron?:):)
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......Talavera, Ciudad Rodrigo, Fuentes D'Onoro, Salamanca, Bussaco, Torres Vedras......all prime subjects for future releases;)!!

Molloy.
 
How about Sir Harry Smith marrying the young and feisty 15 year old Jaunita on the walls of Badajoz. She remained devoted to him and he to her. Ladysmith is named after her. We won't mention the alleged "misdemenours " of the rest of the army that night.
Regards
Damian
 
I was just wondering ,,, if a poll on favorite Napoleonic campaigns has ever been conducted ? ...or perhaps a poll on which napoleonic era forces, (asides from the French & British, of course) that collectors would like to see produced.

Like say ... the Polish lancers in the Russian campaign, or the Austrians from Austerlitz. More suggestions ?

OD
 
Austrians at Ulm with the "unfortunate" General Mack:).
 
Molloy said:
......Talavera, Ciudad Rodrigo, Fuentes D'Onoro, Salamanca, Bussaco, Torres Vedras......all prime subjects for future releases;)!!

Molloy.
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I'm afraid my knowledge of Napoleonic battles comes from what i've learned from watching Sean Bean beat the French single handed, well with his five Chosen Men as well.

Anyway my point is how many of those lost battles actually had Napoleon in command? I think quiet a few were just town sieges weren't they?
So how many battles did Napoleon the commander actually lose?
 
Eazy said:
I'm afraid my knowledge of Napoleonic battles comes from what i've learned from watching Sean Bean beat the French single handed, well with his five Chosen Men as well.

Anyway my point is how many of those lost battles actually had Napoleon in command? I think quiet a few were just town sieges weren't they?
So how many battles did Napoleon the commander actually lose?
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Easy
I think it is most important to remember that Napoleon was in command at Waterloo
Regards
Damian
 
damian said:
Easy
I think it is most important to remember that Napoleon was in command at Waterloo
Regards
Damian
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LOL Good point well made. I knew that from watching Sharpe's Waterloo! :)
 
Eazy said:
I'm afraid my knowledge of Napoleonic battles comes from what i've learned from watching Sean Bean beat the French single handed, well with his five Chosen Men as well.
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You have all the reference material ,that you need:D...Get the newest Sharpes Challenge about his time in India...good stuff.Michael
 
Since Andy is doing a lot of desert stuff, how about the Egyptian campaign by Napoleon? Would those figures interest anyone here?
 
Eazy said:
I'm afraid my knowledge of Napoleonic battles comes from what i've learned from watching Sean Bean beat the French single handed, well with his five Chosen Men as well.

Anyway my point is how many of those lost battles actually had Napoleon in command? I think quiet a few were just town sieges weren't they?
So how many battles did Napoleon the commander actually lose?
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Ha, ha, indeed, as extremely enjoyable as they were and still are, an entire thread could be filled with the inaccuracies of the Sharpe films:p!

That's certainly a very valid point about the little corporal himself never actually being present during the fighting in Spain and Portugal. However, for those with an interest in the British Army of the Napoleonic period (and I'm very sorry Ron et al, but I have to count myself amongst them:D!) I suppose the Peninsular War will always hold a special attraction, because leaving Waterloo aside, it represents Britain's only major land commitment of the conflicts. If the Grand Armee is what primarily interests you, then you have campaign after campaign, and hordes of European enemies to focus your attention, but as regards to the Brits, it really is just the Iberian Peninsula and its Belgian sequel!

Having made my pitch as such, it would be lovely to see some figures specifically from this period of the Napoleonic Wars. Not sure how big the demand might be though??

B.T.W. Definitely two thumbs up to Egyptian campaign releases!!

Molloy.
 
Molloy

Napoleon was in Spain - and won every battle that he was in command while in Spain (especially the Battle of Madrid). The problem was that he didn't stay in Spain long enough to win. Napoleon left to handel the issues facing the rest of the Empire - but, when he was there HE WON !

VIVE L'EMPERUER NAPOLEON !! :D:D:D
 
Capitolron said:
Molloy

Napoleon was in Spain - and won every battle that he was in command while in Spain (especially the Battle of Madrid). The problem was that he didn't stay in Spain long enough to win. Napoleon left to handel the issues facing the rest of the Empire - but, when he was there HE WON !

VIVE L'EMPERUER NAPOLEON !! :D:D:D
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Ron,

Caught out, you got me! I should have qualified that by saying that I intended my comment as referring to the bulk of the British contribution to the fighting, from Wellesley taking command in 1809 onwards. Fair cop though:D!

That aside, I do still think that the Peninsula would be a very interesting arena to use as the setting for some future Napoleonics releases - do you think a stalwart of the Empire like yourself could see your way to an interest in one of Napoleon's defeats though?!

Regards,

Molloy.
 
Molloy

I love all NAPOLEONICS and collect them all as well ! :D

I have a great display of the Scots Greys charging my French Line Troops and a really neat display of the Black Watch in a Square (actually a half square - due to cost factors ;)) being attacked by my French Dragoons !!

Yes, I love the entire period. And want more releases !!

But, lets just remember - all you Wellington Fans - the historic period was named the NAPOLEONIC PERIOD for a reason :D

Ron
 
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