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 the Band, while the Tambour Maitre (Sergeant Drummer) was responsible for the discipline of the Drums, which he led on those occasions when this section…
The Hundred Days and the famed battle of Waterloo marked the end of the First French Empire. You can refight the campaign using the Black Powder rules, in conjunction with Albion Triumphant Volume 2. The shattering of the Grande Armèe in the snows of Russia in 1812, followed by two years of desperate fighting, forced…
Napoleon’s artillery had the power to break armies, softening up enemy battalions for the hammer blow of the pas d’ charge! “There had been kings who had made artillery their hobby; Napoleon was an artilleryman who made a hobby of breaking and making kings.” – Colonel John Elting. Following the French humiliation during the Seven…
Take a step back into one of the most revered campaigns in all military history. We’re examing the Peninsular Campaign of the Napoleonic Wars. The Napoleonic Wars heralded a change in doctrine for Horse and Musket warfare. In prior conflicts such as the War of the Spanish Succession), many nations were confined by limited resources,…
From the French Revolution to Trafalgar View in Store Code: WAR 97 Author: Terry Crowd This book gives a detailed and authentic account of the life and experiences of French warship crews from the Revolution up to Trafalgar. It describes the recruitment and composition of crews, the different duties performed and the living conditions…
A 118 gun ship of the line, Orient was the flagship of the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile, where she was destroyed in a spectacular explosion. Orient was of the Océan-class of ships. These were a series of 118-gun three-decker ships of the line of the French Navy, designed by engineer Jacques-Noël…
The French Navy Fleet is an excellent starting point for launching into Black Seas. It has a great variety of ships to crush your foes upon the waves. The French Navy The French Navy has a history of highs and lows, both in terms of successes in battle and in the number and quality of…
Mobilise your artillery batteries with all the paraphernalia of an army on campaign. This brand new caisson will be perfect for your French artillery: Packed with powder and shot, these wheeled carts were part of Napoleon’s artillery train, ferrying supplies to the artillery batteries during battle. Without these caissons and their vital cargo, Napoleon’s guns…
What does the boss get up to? Our illustrious leader, Mr John Stallard, has been flexing his hobby muscles; working on a Napoleonic era French Infantry Brigade from our Black Powder range. Leading by example, John has inspired many of us to pick up our brushes and get hobbying. Mayhaps you’ll be inspired too. …
Our friend Francesco Thau is once again astounding us with his exquisite brushwork. Take a peek and get inspired to take up your own brush! Francesco has turned his hand to a number of different regiments in our Black Powder Napoleonic Era range. There is not much we can say about these stunning models. They…
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