New Releases For February 2017 The Nineteenth Century Collection (1 Viewer)
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THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
Caçadores was Portuguese for "huntsmen", these were the elite light infantry of the Portuguese Army during the Peninsular War. They were referred by Lord Wellington, as the "fighting cocks" of his Anglo-Portuguese Army.
One of the most distinctive features of the Caçadores was their famous brown uniform . The brown uniform was chosen as a form of camouflage, considered more appropriate to the dry lands of the Iberian Peninsula than the traditional green uniforms used by the light infantry of most other countries in Europe.
During the Peninsular War, Caçadores became especially notable in the performance of marksmanship at long distances.
1st and 3rd Cazadores had the highest level of training. They were indoctrinated with British battalions and formed part of the famous "Light Division" of Major General Robert “Black Bob” Craufurd.
Both battalions are unquestionably the most famous Portuguese battalions. They were trained by British officers and were the equivalent of the 95th rifles.
CAZ-01W
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #1, White Trousers,
(2pcs)
CAZ-01WN
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #1, White Trousers,
(4pcs)
CAZ-02W
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #2, White Trousers
(2pcs)
CAZ-02WN
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #2, White Trousers
(4pcs)
More to follow.............................................
Caçadores was Portuguese for "huntsmen", these were the elite light infantry of the Portuguese Army during the Peninsular War. They were referred by Lord Wellington, as the "fighting cocks" of his Anglo-Portuguese Army.
One of the most distinctive features of the Caçadores was their famous brown uniform . The brown uniform was chosen as a form of camouflage, considered more appropriate to the dry lands of the Iberian Peninsula than the traditional green uniforms used by the light infantry of most other countries in Europe.
During the Peninsular War, Caçadores became especially notable in the performance of marksmanship at long distances.
1st and 3rd Cazadores had the highest level of training. They were indoctrinated with British battalions and formed part of the famous "Light Division" of Major General Robert “Black Bob” Craufurd.
Both battalions are unquestionably the most famous Portuguese battalions. They were trained by British officers and were the equivalent of the 95th rifles.
CAZ-01W
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #1, White Trousers,
(2pcs)
CAZ-01WN
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #1, White Trousers,
(4pcs)
CAZ-02W
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #2, White Trousers
(2pcs)
CAZ-02WN
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #2, White Trousers
(4pcs)
More to follow.............................................
CAZ-03W
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #3, White Trousers,
(2pcs)
CAZ-03WN
THE PENINSULAR WAR
PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809
Loading and Firing #3, White Trousers,
(4pcs)
**PLEASE NOTE, AS THE NEWER SETS WILL BE PAINTED WITH BROWN AND WHITE TROUSERS, THESE 3 SETS ARE RE_PAINTS OF THE OLDER SETS**
**PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
mikemiller1955
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oooooh yea!
some new Mahdist...
I just ordered them...
some new Mahdist...
I just ordered them...
villagehorse
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Been along time since this series has had some new poses Mike. May have to join you and rally the troops once again^&grin, Robin.
The Breaker
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Great, news...just ordered them too. All of them are good, but just like the Baggara horsemen, the drummer was a pleasant surprise. Nice work JJ.
