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Sunday, 2 March 2014

A small parade

I managed to get the new 105th ligne based up over the weekend and here they are parading on the dining room table along with their chums from the 45th. Marshal Grouchy is out in front putting them through their paces.

When I finally get the Old Guard Grenadiers finished I will have a total of 7 French infantry battalions (well not all strictly French as this total includes the Poles and Swiss) plus the various skirmisher companies – quite a respectable army and way beyond the size of force I had imagined at the start of this project.

Now for a little quiz – what dubious honour do both these French regiments share?
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8 comments:

  1. Anonymous2 March 2014 at 17:14

    Both lost flags at Waterloo, however they do look very good, look forward to seeing all French together.

    Paul

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  2. Anonymous2 March 2014 at 17:15

    Hi Ian, Beautiful and inspiring figures. Both Regiments had their Eagles captured by British Dragoon Regiments, so keep them away from your Union Brigade!!! Regards, Michael

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  3. the Archduke2 March 2014 at 17:21

    that would be that both lost their colours in the defeat of d'Erlon's attack at Waterloo at the hands of the Scots Greys and the Royal Dragoons respectively.

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  4. Mosstrooper2 March 2014 at 17:35

    Looking good - these old figures have a certain style about them

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  5. Stryker2 March 2014 at 20:08

    Thanks for the comments chaps. I'm sure that the Eagles will be safe as long as I avoid fighting any British cavalry!

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  6. DeanM2 March 2014 at 21:45

    Lovely old school figs!

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  7. tidders23 March 2014 at 12:59

    Fine looking fellows

    --Allan

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  8. James Fisher9 March 2014 at 08:10

    They look marvellous Ian and Emmanuel looks suitably pleased with himself to be leading such fine troops!

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