General Ponsonby has just held a full review of the British heavy cavalry. From left to right: The Grey's, The Blue's, The Inniskilling's, The Royal's (click on any image for a close up).
The Blue's and The Grey's sweep past on their fine chargers.
The Duke and Copenhagen enjoy the show.
Captain Mercer fires a one-gun salute for the Duke of Wellington.
Ponsonby leads out the Grey's.
How the Brigade might have appeared on a wargame table back in the 1960s'
A great view
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me that British Guard cavalry was not present in the Peninsular, when Wellington said his famous sentence. However, they behave at Waterloo in the same old way than their comrades: like glorious fools, so the sentence would be also of application!
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Rafa
Brilliant mate . Parading is at least half the fun. Its lovely to see the toys out on the table in force!
ReplyDeleteRoy
Hi Ian
ReplyDeleteThe lad's look very impressive enmasse
Paul
I really like the b&w photo - very evocative!
ReplyDeleteThanks chaps - glad you all liked the show!
ReplyDeleteIan
What's next Ian. Are you going to make a diorama of a flogging so you can form your foot in square around it??
ReplyDeleteRoy
Roy - I think a flogging may be a bit harsh on these old castings. More likely I will hold the 'annual' full review at some point soon.
ReplyDeleteIan
Fantastic stuff! Especially the "Scotland Forever" type shot!
ReplyDeleteMatt