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I think this would be a very good line considering it's Napoleonic related.... BUT.....and this is a BIG BUT.......it involves the USA and the Canadians which were the British at the time...what else would be neat about this series is the natives which were involved on both sides!!!!!! If Andy reads this thread perhaps he could comment on such a series or a sub series of the Napoleonics/American Revolution which would inspire more interrest in the Napoleonics/American Revolution series....A GREAT piece of hitory!!!!!!


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WELLINGTON......:D
 
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The trouble with the War of 1812 is, the same as the problem with the Korean War, not enough difference in the uniforms & equipment. I agree that it is an interesting subject but, the Regular American Army being very small, doesn't offer much in the way of diversity of uniform (the majority of the forces being militia in civilian dress). The British Army is coming almost directly from Waterloo. It would have to be a branch of the Napoleonic or, American Revolution lines.
 
I think that a sub series of the Napoleonics would be excellent!!!! There are already sub divisions now in the series, just would add a little more depth...I also think the interrest in this battle has increased over the years. You are right about the American uniforms but keep in mind the Americans had regular military as well as militia units the same as the Revolution which makes it that much more interresting, the militia for the most part wearing a variety of uniforms.

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Wellington
 
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It's funny you say about there not being enough varities in the uniforms. It seems the two most popular periods for toy soldiers presently is WW2 Europe and the Civil War. Uniform wise I couldn't think of two more boring periods. It's all the same.
 
Jrsteel...you Are Too Funny And You Also Have A Good Point, I Don't Think Any Of The Periods Are Boring But You Are Right About The Types Of Uniforms At Least For The Civil War, The Germans Have Always Worn Flashy Uniforms.

Wellington

Thought It Would Be Nice To Have A Little More History On The Side Of The Pond We Live On For Once.....:)
 
I knew that is what you meant but it didn't sound like that when I typed it...:)

WELLINGTON

UH OH....MR MAN IS TYPING HIS REPLY...OUCH!!!!!
 
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The variation comment is more about there not being enough difference between a Waterloo British soldier & a War of 1812 British soldier. The American militia could double as Alamo defenders & vice versa. There are a few Regular American Regiments but, the uniform diversity is limited.
 
Are you saying my army doesn't have enough carisma, how dare you......;)

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WELLINGTON

The British had many regulars but they too had militia with varients in uniforms, not to mention the Natives that played a significant role in the war.
 
I hadn't heard of the War of 1812 before I read that quiz question. Can someone supply a good web link for that war and the revolution in general.
 
OzDigger, just think of the War of 1812 as a continuation of the American War of Independence. The Treaty of Paris did not solve many issues and many English nobles still refused to accept the independence of their colonies. Many interesting figures from history come from that war. Dolly Madison, she makes great cup cakes by the way (that is a joke for us Americans, there is a company named Dolly Madison that makes millions of commercial grade snack cakes that have a multitude of artificial flavors and preservatives, anyone of which could serve as a good NBC weapon) who saved many pieces of art from the White House, just before the Brits burned it. Andrew Jackson became president for winning a battle that was fought after the war was officially over (talk about time delay in communications). The American Navy really came into it's own at this time and the US finally became accepted by the Brits as independent. Michael
 
Hi Guys,

I have to say I would be interested in the War of 1812 because of the wide variety of units that could be depicted. You could use Canidian Militia or Fenceables (spelling?) as well as frontier scouts or American Militia and what Regulars we fielded to depict some of the fights we had around Detroit and other portions of the North East like Upstate New York. You could also have a lot of fun with Marines and Naval Landing parties burning Baltimore and DC. The beauty of the line would also be the ease of transition for the British Regular Infantry because for paint differences you only have to paint the facings a different color and the Regimental Colors so it wouldn't take a bunch of new sculpts. Of course King and Country seems to do this anyway so that may be moot. But it would be fun to see some American "Napoleonics" produced to cover this side show to the real fight in Europe.

Dave
 
Check out this company on war of 1812...although they are of a traditional design and are glossy they have a touch of class and a design of their own. I really like the British row boat at the bottom of the 1812 section. Does anyone know of this company and are they good???? There also is many other rare time periods in history this company has taken on.

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WELLINGTON
Here is the site
http://wmhocker.com/
 
wellington said:
... Does anyone know of this company and are they good????
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Bill Hocker's figures are sculpted to look like the old lead Britains figures i.e. same traditional toy soldier style and glossy painting, but doing regiments or subjects never done by Britains. If you like the traditional toy soldier style, they have some unique sets. But if you only like realistic matt figures like K&C, then you will not like Hocker's figures.:)
 
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