"Thousands in Belarus reenact Napoleonic Wars battle" Topic
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| Tango01 | 23 Jun 2020 9:36 p.m. PST |
"Thousands of people have taken part in a reenactment of the Battle of Berezina, one of the major clashes of the Napoleonic Wars. Reenactors were in full period costume for the event Sunday near the city of Borisov in Belarus. The battle took place in late November 1812 as Napoleon's army was retreating from its invasion of Russia…" link
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I am curious about the uniforms of the two soldiers to the left of the photograph brandishing their sabers to confront the enemy infantry … they appear to be cavalry … any possible identification?
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Amicalement
Armand
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Sho Boki  | 23 Jun 2020 10:21 p.m. PST |
Probably Guard Lithuanian Tartars.. |
Dave Jackson  | 24 Jun 2020 4:30 a.m. PST |
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| Dave Jackson | 24 Jun 2020 10:01 a.m. PST |
see what you make of this |
| Tango01 | 24 Jun 2020 12:30 p.m. PST |
Many thanks!….
But… why they are fighting against the french?… (smile)
Amicalement
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| Sho Boki | 24 Jun 2020 1:51 p.m. PST |
???
On picture these two are the only ones from French side.. all others are muscovites. |
| ConnaughtRanger | 24 Jun 2020 3:19 p.m. PST |
Standing chest deep in a freezing cold river for hours might be taking reenactment a little too far? |
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