"No Quarter"...is the order of the day from "The Butcher"... (1 Viewer)

[mikemiller1955]

"No Quarter"...is the order of the day from "The Butcher"...

April 16th, 1746...William Augustus...The Duke of Cumberland...earned the nickname of "The Butcher"...

Cumberland...believing orders had been given by the Jacobites to offer "no quarter" to the Government forces in battle...

and for a retaliation to an aborted early morning attack where Jacobite officers reportedly ordered their men to user only swords, dirks and bayonets, to overturn tents and locate "a swelling or bulge in the fallen tent, there to strike and push vigorously"...

came the order of the day from Cumberland...

"No quarter"...earning him the nickname..."The Butcher"...

the battle on Culloden Moor was both brief and brutal...within an hour 1,500 to 2,000 Jacobites were killed...

Government Dragoons ran down the fleeing Highlanders and offered no mercy...

Immediately after the conclusion of the battle...the men, under the command of their officers, traversed the battlefield, stabbing with their bayonets, or cutting down with their swords, the wounded Highlanders...this was done in as much sport as rage...and as their work went on, the men at length began to amuse themselves by splashing and dabbling each other with blood...

after the battle...for two days...the moor was searched...and all found that were wounded...were carried to the battlefield...where they were put to death...

it is said that after the battle...Cumberland pointed to a wounded Highlander and directed a Major James Wolfe to shoot him...in which Wolfe is reputed to have said..."his commission was at the disposal of the Duke...but not his honour"...the wounded Highlander was executed by another soldier...

to this day...in spite of being a victory...Culloden is not considered a battle of honour for British regiments...

William Augustus...The Duke of Cumberland...

"The Butcher"...

 

[mikemiller1955]

"The Butcher"...continued...

 

[lancer]

Very nice, Michael. Still think the Highlanders are the best figures on the market. I love the dragoons as well. Great action. -- Al

 

[Fraxinus]

Superb as always. The mat is stunning, but the figure composition is what makes it work. Plus very good photography.

 

[jazzeum]

Thanks for the history lesson as I know nothing of this conflict. Your scenes and composition and photography capture the mayhem of that day.

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

awesome Mike,
I underwrite any comment of the other friends about history and scene, great composition as usual, bravo!!!
Carlo

 

[OldDragon]

Mike, beautifully done and the narration most informative. Thanks for sharing your efforts.

I will without hesitation rate John's Jacobite Highlanders as his most well done, varied and attractive range. Unfortunately I do not collect that period but am hoping that the upcoming Peninsular War range will equal or better the Jacobites.

OD

 

[Dragoon]

Nicely done Michael, as always. You have a great way of bringing history to life.

Have you seen the b/w film ''Culloden'' by Peter Watkins, a very unique and gritty film on the battle.
Get a copy of it on DVD if you get a chance, I think you'd really apreciate it.
- Ken

 

[mikemiller1955]

thank you guys for the nice comments...

it's my understanding that John will issue 3 more charging Dragoons...also 1 mounted bugler...and also 1 mounted flag bearer...and of course..."The Butcher" himself which is coming out next month...

I am so glad that he is taking the extra step to make a formidable mounted group...there is nothing less realistic than 1-2 mounted figures in a diorama...

9 will make a spectacular vignette...

 

[The Lt.]

Once again you've brought your figures to life in your settings and photographs my friend and lookig forward to seeing what you have in store for us as the mounted figures become available. Thanks again Michael for sharing your creative playtime with us..........PapaZ

 

[GICOP]

Great pictures Michael {bravo}}...and dialogue to go with it :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[mestell]

{bravo}}{bravo}} Nicely done my friend . . . . thanks for sharing the history lesson and the great pictorial with us . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Mike,

Your scenes are fantastic, to say the least!! Awesome work my friend. I'm saving up for those calvary figures myself and hope to have them in my collection someday. It will be nice to see the other mounted figures JJ will issue later (flag bearer & bugler).

Mark

 

[AIDMAN]

Mike

Excellent figures..Wonderfull posing, and all brought together with great photography. I don"t collect JJ as yet but i must admit that i have been drooling over this series for some time know, so just maybe one day soon!!!....Can you tell me if all the figures in the series are still available or will i have to search for retirements??....Thanks for showing us your collection.

Steve

 

[Fusilier]

As others have said, this is a great dio piece. What a creative idea, having the Highlanders routing away from the charging English. It makes for a unique and dynamic scene. Also, great infomation to accompany the pics.

Noah

 

[Sans Culotte]

Thanks for submitting these photos, Mike. Even without the text, your photo work tells the story very well, indeed. I had ancestors at Culloden on both sides of the battle, so I was keener than most to see your composition. I understand that the battlefield site has quite a nice museum display today, but when I went in '73, there was little but a quiet, mournful atmosphere to it. Do you know if JJD is considering doing anything with Prestonpans or Falkirk?

 

[mikemiller1955]

Mike

Excellent figures..Wonderfull posing, and all brought together with great photography. I don"t collect JJ as yet but i must admit that i have been drooling over this series for some time know, so just maybe one day soon!!!....Can you tell me if all the figures in the series are still available or will i have to search for retirements??....Thanks for showing us your collection.

Steve

thank all of you guys so much for the nice compliments and words of encouragement...it is a fun series to collect and photograph as they are so well sculpted and so colorful...

Steve...I think all of these figures are still available and un-retired for this series...with the exception of BJ-03...which are still available at some retailers...

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

Mike,
enjoyed you at the Texas show? Have you found some precious sets? I saw many of your displays on view, they set off very well John's figures. Many compliments
carlo

 

[AIDMAN]

thank all of you guys so much for the nice compliments and words of encouragement...it is a fun series to collect and photograph as they are so well sculpted and so colorful...

Steve...I think all of these figures are still available and un-retired for this series...with the exception of BJ-03...which are still available at some retailers...

Thanks for your reply Michael..That is indeed good news..Think i just might make the plunge, Oh dear...I can almost here my Credit card softly sobbing!!!.

Steve

 

[Maj. Duncan Heyward]

{bravo}}