SUDAN 1884, defensive square (1 Viewer)

[GICOP]

Naval Brigade and Camel Corps defensive square, SUDAN 1884

Figures-Little Legion, Palm trees-Trophy

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

SUDAN 1884, defensive square

Hi Martyn,

Great Job with the formidable British Square formation.

Cheers, Raymond.

 

[mikemiller1955]

love that square Martyn...especially the gun...

 

[thebritfarmer]

Very cool Martyn, and as Huey Lewis once said.....it's Hip to be Square {sm4}

:salute:::salute::

 

[The Lt.]

Naval Brigade and Camel Corps defensive square, SUDAN 1884

Figures-Little Legion, Palm trees-Trophy

Cheers

Martyn

Featuring Little Legion at it's best Martyn now awaiting the appearance of it's attackers.{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

 

[Currahee Chris]

those are beautiful sets Martyn. Congratulations on such a nice collection and thank you for sharing. They really stand out. Very very colorful.

 

[nmrocks]

Love the glossy's they really look great!

 

[GICOP]

Many thanks Raymond, Michael, Scott, Joe, Chris and nmrocks :salute:::salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Very nice Martyn! Would you happen to know about how many soldiers formed a square and where the artillery or gatling guns were situated (corner of the square or in the interior). Any help appreciated. Thanks. Lawrence

 

[GICOP]

Very nice Martyn! Would you happen to know about how many soldiers formed a square and where the artillery or gatling guns were situated (corner of the square or in the interior). Any help appreciated. Thanks. Lawrence

Many thanks Larry, glad you like the square :salute::

Here is a diagram of the square at Ulundi in the Zulu War, I have circled the Gatling guns, 7-pounder and 9-pounder guns

I guess there was no definitive number of soldiers to form a square, it would depend on the number of soldiers the commanding officer had available. I've been having a look through my copies of ILN 1884 and 1885 to see if I can find a sketch of a square in the Sudan but nothing yet

Cheers

Martyn

 

[thebritfarmer]

Thanks for that diagram Martyn, however I am not looking forward to the expense of recreating this using WB figures {sm2}{sm3}{sm4}

 

[GICOP]

Thanks for that diagram Martyn, however I am not looking forward to the expense of recreating this using WB figures {sm2}{sm3}{sm4}

Thanks Scott, you're quite right about the expense{eek3}

I hope to do something along the lines of this square but for Gingindlovu (Anglo Zulu War), maybe not quite as many soldiers as actually took part but Len Taylor did a special order for me back in the 1990's of each of the British Regiments ^&grin.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Many thanks Larry, glad you like the square :salute::

Here is a diagram of the square at Ulundi in the Zulu War, I have circled the Gatling guns, 7-pounder and 9-pounder guns

I guess there was no definitive number of soldiers to form a square, it would depend on the number of soldiers the commanding officer had available. I've been having a look through my copies of ILN 1884 and 1885 to see if I can find a sketch of a square in the Sudan but nothing yet

Cheers

Martyn

Thanks for the diagram Martyn. Please let me know if you find anything for the Sudan. All the best, Lawrence

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks for the diagram Martyn. Please let me know if you find anything for the Sudan. All the best, Lawrence

Larry . . . you aren't getting any crazy ideas now, are you . . . {eek3}:wink2::tongue:

 

[maddadicus]

Thanks for that diagram Martyn, however I am not looking forward to the expense of recreating this using WB figures {sm2}{sm3}{sm4}

I used to be a Trophy collector with some 200 figures at one time. In those days you could buy a set of 6 for 89$ - 99$. Now 2 -3 figures run that..Michael

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

A lovely setup, Martyn...looking forward to seeing it with attackers.

 

[GICOP]

I used to be a Trophy collector with some 200 figures at one time. In those days you could buy a set of 6 for 89$ - 99$. Now 2 -3 figures run that..Michael

Happy days Michael

The boxed sets of 6 figures I had painted as regiments at Gingindlovu cost me £39 a set

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

A lovely setup, Martyn...looking forward to seeing it with attackers.

Many thanks Nicholas :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[breslau]

I don't collect Little Legion but your display truly impressed. The figures look great.

 

[mestell]

Naval Brigade and Camel Corps defensive square, SUDAN 1884

Figures-Little Legion, Palm trees-Trophy

Cheers

Martyn

I just found this thread Martyn . . . . very nicely done sir . . . . I always like seeing photos of your glossy collection . . . .
:smile2: Mike