"New Bavarian Infantry in Square Review" Topic

"It is October 30th, 1813. The day is cold and damp – sleet has been falling during the early hours, and the Bavarian infantry of General Wrede are lined up for battle in the centre of his line near the town of Hanau, blocking the retreat of the French. They had thought they were facing a disorganised, defeated French rabble, but now know they are standing against the emperor himself and the bulk of his army, defeated but not destroyed. Suddenly a shout is heard – French cavalry is approaching, so the men quickly form square, knowing that they are relatively safe from even the finest cavalry in Europe just by staying together. But they are not safe. The French have advanced a battery of around 50 guns to within range of the Bavarians, and will soon be tearing great holes in the formation with grapeshot, creating horrific scenes as men were scythed down where they stand. With the squares severely weakened, the French cavalry will then charge, overrunning three squares and putting the rest to flight. Napoleon will have won the day once more, but his days of glory are fast running out…"

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Armand

That is a terrific site. The snag is that so many of the products are obsolete, out of production or simply not available due to the war in Ukraine (I will not mention the wisdom of Brexit)

I always imagine kneeling front ranks in square (or was that just British?)

(smile)

Armand