52 28mm hard plastic Napoleonic figures 52 figure infantry set with Belgic shako’s and shoulder wings. The set includes command figures for officers, standard bearers, NCO’s, drummers, 4 flags and fast play rules. This superb range of models will enable you to recreate battles and scenes from the Napoleonic wars in an amazing variety of poses. Positions which include marching, advancing, firing, loading, and kneeling, in combination with many separate arms, heads and backpacks, give you the ability to create hundreds of new poses, and bring real character and falvor to the Napoleonic period. Also included are four regimental flags to add yet more color and spectacle to your armies. The flank companies of the British infantry regiments comprised the light company and the grenadier company, and the troops that served in these units were normally the best men in the regiment. Originally the "grenadier" was the name given to soldier who carried grenades when assaulting enemy positions. They were usually the biggest and bravest soldiers of the regiment and always led an attack on the enemy. During the Napoleonic wars British regiments were generally comprised of up to 10 companies of soldiers commanded by a Captain. Each regiment would field a grenadier company on the far right as a way of protecting its flank from an enemy attack. The light company was made up of smaller men who were selected for their fieldcraft and shooting ability. The light company was always positioned on the far left of a regiment deployed in line. Often the light company was thrown forward of the main body of a regiment to act as a skirmish line. The skirmishers role was to harry the enemy with well aimed musket fire, often targeting the officers and NCO's of an enemy formation.
Figures require assembly and painting. Glue and paint not included. |