Murat's Neapolitan Horse Artillery
Perry Miniatures. In 1808 as the French moved into Spain and Marshal Murat was named the commander in chief. As Napoleon's chief lieutenant in Spain, when the Spanish revolted against the French...
View ArticleBritish 82nd Regiment of Foot (Prince of Wales's Volunteers)
Miniatures by Front Rank.Flags by "flagdude". In April 1809, Lt Gen Sir Arthur Wellesley was ordered back to Lisbon to command an army of 20,000, including German regiments. The army crossed into Spain...
View ArticleSpanish 3rd Foot Artillery Regimient “Sevilla”
Miniatures from Front Rank.There were 8 regiments of foot artillery of 22 tactical companies each. The companies were scattered among various armies. For example, in 1812 the 3rd Foot Artillery...
View ArticleBritish Royal Regiment of Artillery (Lawson's Battery)
The British artillery of the Napoleonic Wars was well trained, efficient and motivated. Its officers were very much educated professionals. They did not, could not, buy their commissions or promotions....
View Article1st Rheinbund Wurzburg Infantry Regiment (1809-12)
Miniatures by Perry and flag by "flagdude".
View ArticleDutch 3rd Horse Artillery Battery
This unit served in the 2nd brigade of Napoleon's German Division which was commanded by General Leval. Miniatures by Front Rank.
View ArticleBritish 5th Regiment of Dragoon Guards
Between 1808 - 1814, the regiment fought at Salamanca, Vittoria and Toulouse.
View ArticleBritish 11th Light Dragoon Regiment
After a spell in Ireland the 11th were sent to Spain and Portugal to reinforce Wellington's army in 1811. As in Egypt, they had a bad start. A dawn attack by the French in woods between Elvas and the...
View ArticleBritish 95th Rifles Regiment (1st and 2nd Battalion)
In 1803 the 95th moved to Shorncliffe in Kent where, with the newly formed 43rd and 52nd Light Infantry Regiments, they trained under the guidance of Sir John Moore and Coote- Manningham.Companies of...
View ArticleBritish General Edward Pakenham
Sir Edward Pakenham (19 March 1778 – 8 January 1815), was the brother-in law of the Duke of Wellington. Pakenham, as adjutant-general, joined his famous in-law, Wellesley, in the Peninsular War. He...
View ArticleFrench 2e Régiment de Hussards
1st Squadron. Created in 1735 as the Hussars de Chamborant, renamed the 2nd Regiment de Hussars in 1771. The 2nd Hussars fought in Briche's Brigade at Albuera and badly cut up Colborne's brigade....
View ArticleFrench 27e Regiment d'Infanterie Legere
Regimental war record (Battles and Combats in Spain): 1808: Madrid, Durango, Valmesada, Sandupe, and Espinosa. 1809: Talevera-de-la-Reyna. 1810: Medina-Sidona and Celerico. 1811: Chiclana and...
View ArticlePunch-up in Benidorm (A fictional rearguard action)
IntroductionFollowing the conclusion of the Battle of Talavera on the 28 July 1809, Wellington ordered General Picton to pursue the French Army to the coast. Marshall Soult subsequently ordered...
View ArticleHesse-Darmstadt Gross und Erbprinz Infantry Regiment
1st Battalion2nd BattalionThis regiment fought as part of Napoleon's German Division in Spain. Miniatures are a mix of Calpe, Perry and Front Rank. Flag by flagdude.
View ArticleFrench 21e Régiment de Chasseurs à cheval
Battle Honours: Marengo 1800, Wertingen 1805, Jena 1806, and Ocana 1809. Regimental war record in Spain (Battles and Combats)1809: Arzopispo and Ocana1810: Andalousia, Badajoz, and Gebora1811:...
View ArticleFrench 10ème Régiment de Chasseurs à Cheval
Miniatures by Front Rank. Flag by GMB Flags. The chasseurs wore shakos, green coats, green breeches and short boots. The elite companies would often wear colpacks instead of shakos. Many chasseurs...
View ArticleFrench 5ème Régiment de Chasseurs à Cheval
The 5th Chasseurs wore the green hussar-type dolman the longest of all the chasseur regiments.The regiment preferred riding "claybank" horses. Miniatures by Wargames Foundry. Flag by "flagdude".
View ArticleBritish 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot
Miniatures by Front Rank and flag by "flagdude".
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