"Napoleon's Cavalry, Artillery and Technical Corps" Topic
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| Tango01 | 27 Feb 2024 8:13 p.m. PST |
… 1799–1815: History, Organization
"The French Army of Napoleon could count on a brilliant mounted arm, consisting of three main types of cavalry: heavy, medium and light. The first, consisting of carabiniers and cuirassiers, was tasked with conducting frontal charges; the second, consisting of dragoons and lancers, could perform a variety of different duties; the third, consisting of hussars and mounted chasseurs, was tasked with scouting and skirmishing. The various regiments were all dressed in flamboyant uniforms and distinctive equipment. Perhaps more than any other troops they encapsulated the dash and glamour of Napoleonic warfare…"
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| Artilleryman | 28 Feb 2024 3:15 a.m. PST |
Looks like an interesting addition to the library. My one comment is that the grouping of subjects seems an interesting juxtaposition. I mean what could be more a of a contrast than the flamboyant cavalry and the more 'dour' professional foot gunners and engineers? |
| Tango01 | 28 Feb 2024 2:17 p.m. PST |
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returns to Flintloque to paint an Ogre.
