Army Structure during the Napoleonic Wars
Dan HewitsonThe armies of all nations were made from a series of building blocks – divisions from two or more brigades, brigades from regiments, and regiments from battalions or cavalry squadrons. For example, the…
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Napoleonic French Imperial Guard Head of Column
The regimental music was divided into two sections: the Band and the Corps of Drums. Under the Chef de Musique (Bandmaster) the Tambour Major (Drum Major) led the Drums and…
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The Battle of Blenheim, August 13th 1704
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Battle of Blenheim, arguably the most famous of battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, fought on 13th August 1704. French Marshall Tallard…
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Black Powder: Marlborough’s Wars
Tom MecredyThis week, dark clouds gather over Europe as the War of Spanish Succession begins. Defend the divine right of kings with our fantastic range! It is difficult to imagine a…
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Napoleonic Spanish: ‘An Armed Mob’
Whilst certainly capable in terms of quantity, it could well be argued that the Spanish army of the Napoleonic era was the worst in the entire European theatre, managing but…
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Prussian Cavalry Inbound: The Second Wave
Prussian Uhlans and Hussars are already available for pre-order, but what of the Landwehr cavalry and Dragoons? Have no fear, they’ll be available very soon. We’ve already discussed the efficacy…
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Black Powder: Artillery on the Battlefield
This week, we’re visiting Black Powder’s arsenal to take a look at cannons, howitzers and mortars of all shapes and sizes. We’re checking in with the undisputed king of the…
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Gallery: Bossman John’s Napoleonic Russians
Bossman John latest hobby project returns to the Napoleonic Wars, this time Russians. Compiled constructed and painted during lockdown, John’s assembled three regiments as well as two artillery batteries. John…
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Amphibious Warfare: Combining Black Seas and Black Powder
Since the dawn of civilisation, the sea has been both a blessing and a curse to military planners. On the one hand, it allowed the rapid redeployment of troops across…
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Sound the Charge! Prussian Cavalry Inbound
Prussia was renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great. Less well known is the efficacy of Prussian cavalry on the European battlefield in the 19th Century. Early in…
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