"Peninsular War Battlefield Tour - Battle of Bailen" Topic
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| carojon | 19 Oct 2019 4:08 a.m. PST |
The Battle of Bailen fought on the 19th July 1808 is perhaps one of the most pivotal battles of the Napoleonic wars, shattering the myth of Imperial French invincibility established by the emperor in the three preceding years.
The battle was the result of an intriguing mix of incompetency and sheer luck applying to all sides involved, with many decisions simply defying logic and good sense.
In the end a French army of some 18,000 men would surrender to a Spanish army held in contempt by Napoleon and force him to enter the country five months later to restore some sense of proportion among his enemies that this battle was a bit unusual.
If you would like to know more then follow the link to JJ's link Jonathan (JJ) |
| Timmo uk | 19 Oct 2019 6:17 a.m. PST |
Fantastic you've excelled yourself this time. I paint my French blue dark like the uniforms shown in the museum. |
| carojon | 19 Oct 2019 6:52 a.m. PST |
Thank you, well the Swiss and units like the Reyna make an interesting contrast among the regular white 1805 style uniform. Add in dragoon's in yellow and light cavalry in green and the early Spanish are a great army to see on the table. |
korsun0  | 20 Oct 2019 3:35 a.m. PST |
That was a very interesting read indeed, thank you. |
| C M DODSON | 20 Oct 2019 5:52 a.m. PST |
Excellent, informative and well written as always. Best wishes, Chris |
| carojon | 21 Oct 2019 2:22 a.m. PST |
Thanks chaps, your comments are very much appreciated and it has been a lot of fun sharing this stuff with like minds. JJ |
| Jcfrog | 22 Oct 2019 1:59 p.m. PST |
gracias
Seems to be more than when I was there a few years ago. Lucky me. |
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gets started with Flintloque.
