It was also nice to switch to red facings, even if it is only the cuffs in this case:
From Oman it appears that the 2nd saw service under Coleman at Bussaco, Doyle's brigade under Houston at Fuentes de Onoro, Collins's brigade at Slamanca, Lecor's brigade under Dalhousie at Vitorria, and then back under Doyle for the battle of the Nivelle and Orthez:
Reading the Oman OOBs it is quite apparent how British trust in the Portuguese manifested itself over the course of the Peninsular War in the establishment of brigades formed solely of two Portuguese line regiments supported by a regiment of Cacadores, which continued to acquit themselves with the utmost distinction:
The 5th will be the next unit, mainly because they also have red facings, after which I am planning to complete the famous 3rd regiment alongside the 6th Cacadores.
They look great, beautiful details!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil. I find Front Rank figures to be generally very forgiving to paint.
DeleteGreat again Lawrence. My Portuguese have stalled a bit while I work on the British 4th Division for Talavera.
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Thanks Tony. I really want to get into a few British regiments myself, but know that I'll have to finish the Portuguese first as given my past form I'll never get back to them otherwise.
DeleteYour Portuguese 2nd Moura Cacadores look great Lawrence! well done Sir!
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Cheers Phil, I'm getting there slowly.
DeleteA most handsome unit, Lawrence!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter. I'm just putting the finishing touches on 5th, so hope to have them up soon.
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