They formed part of Fonseca's brigade in Hamilton's division at Bussaco and again at Albuera, and were in Bradford's Independent Brigade at Salamanca, They were then attached to Da Costa's brigade in Silveira's division at Vittoria, and then Buchan's brigade in Hamilton's division again at the Battle of the Nivelle as the Allied army crossed into France.
Finally, they were transferred back to Da Costa's brigade in Le Cor's division for the battles of St Pierre D'Irrube and Orthez, Again, with the red piping and regimental flag, they identify themselves as belonging to the Southern Grand Division:
These two battalions represent the last of the Front Rank march attack poses I have for the line. They are my usually favoured Napoleonic pose, but after fourteen Portuguese line battalions it starts to wear a little thin.
Only two regiments of four line battalions to complete now, with two in an advancing pose and the last two in firing line positions, so that should give me enough variety before I move on to the Cacadores.
A great addition, well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil, much appreciated.
DeleteBeautifully done as always, Lawrence. At least no two Portuguese Line units have exactly the same uniform, but still that's a lot of the same figure to paint! For my French line, I like to have every "division" of 4 x 18 Line regiments either in a different pose, or from a different manufacturer (which also helps with telling the units apart on the table).
ReplyDeleteIt is probably the subtle variations in piping and facing colours that have kept me going. I too like to purchase as many in different poses as I can Peter, but found that I ended up with more in the march attack and less in other poses than I intended. At least they are nearly done now.
DeleteI have been really enjoying seeing these Portuguese as they progress. I am still struggling with my second battalion of them. I have two cacadore and one artillery battery to paint as well. I really like the blue - I have not quite managed to get that colour right.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brian. I found a Foundry French Blue triad that I am quite happy with and which seems to match well with the blue on quite a few other nations, including the Portuguese. I remember your first battalion of Portuguese and will be looking forward to the rest once you get rolling with them again.
DeleteGood looking troops, shall have to return for tips when I finally get round to the Portuguese.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anthony. They are quite easy to get a roll on with when you get started, as there isn't that much variation between the various regiments.
DeleteAs always Lawrence lovely brush work by you Sir! :o)
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe with your 28mm/15mm Spanish and Portuguese painted regiments - simply amazing work!
all the best,
cheers
Thanks Phil, and I am continuing to enjoy your great progress with your beautiful Saxon army.
DeleteThanks Lawrence!
DeleteI had a look at 28mm Front Rank miniatures on line, oh bugger! :o) no Saxons/Westphalian's, I guess one may use FR French minis and paint them up as Saxons/Westphalian's....
cheers,
I went Calpe, Westphalia and Eureka for my Saxons, and will probably look to Eagle miniatures to flesh out the cavalry, which seems to be exactly what you have done Phil. I'm hoping to get to them in the next twelve months or so.
DeleteFabulously painted troops you have there Lawrence. Very nice indeed! Portuguese troops will feature when I can get back onto my Peninsular War armies (next year hopefully!)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason
Thanks Jason, I'll look forward to following the project over on your blog.
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