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 a handful of victories against the French invaders of the Peninsular War – the only victory of significance was that of the battle of Baylen…
To produce the required amount of miniatures for Waterloo Replayed: The Great Game, we created our fantastic 95th Riflemen in plastic. Available for a limited time only, these miniatures are a fantastic addition to any Napoleonic Army. Plastic 95th Riflemen In this pack, you’ll get 10 single-piece plastic riflemen with their bases. They’re the same beautiful…
On April 6th, the city of Nottingham commemorates Badajoz day, recognising the achievement of one of its citizens during the siege in 1812! Having stalled the now-disgraced Marshal Massena at the Lines of Torres Verdas (Despite being outnumbered 2:1 by the French), Wellington launched an offensive across Portugal and into Spain, driving the French army…
Plagued by guerillas and the implacable Duke of Wellington, Napoleon termed the Peninsular War his “Spanish Ulcer.” This week, we’re heading to sunny Iberia to explore how it became such a thorn in his side! Iberia in Revolt! Portugal had been on Napoleon’s mind for some time, prior to the French invasion in 1807. As…
Inspired by last week’s in-depth guide to the history of the Portuguese Army on campaign in the Peninsula? Got one of our fantastic new plastic box sets on order, but unsure what to do when they arrive? We’ve got an easy-to-follow, step by step painting guide adapted from an article originally published in an issue…
A quick preview of the Peninsular Campaign 1809-1814 The Spanish Ulcer Napoleon turned to attack Britain where ‘the nation of shop keepers’ would feel it the most – trade. He believed an invasion would be possible once economic isolation had drained the blood from the ‘vampire of the north’ and caused economic collapse. Napoleon issued…
The Portuguese and English clash against the French and her allies. Muster your forces with these themed Napoleonic Peninsular campaign starter armies and recreate battles such as the Battle of Corunna, 16 January 1809 – will the French defeat Sir John Moore again in the Peninsular War? British Peninsular campaign starter army The Heavy Cavalry…
Born in 1764 into an aristocratic family, Craufurd had a privileged upbringing and education. He entered the British Army in 1779 as an Ensign in the 25th King’s Own Borderers Regiment of Foot. He quickly rose through the ranks, seeing action in India, with the Austrians in Europe, at New Ross in 1798 and serving on…
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