Unlike all the other French line regiments I have completed thus far, the 25th weren't at Albuera, nor were they at Fuentes de Onoro, so I'm not sure what my thought processes were with this one, other than I like the look of French grenadiers in caps:
I will have to have a proper look back through my Oman volumes to see whether they did indeed make an appearance in the Peninsular, but I'm sure they will be of use in any event:
Just one more regiment of line and then a couple of battalions of converged grenadiers to complete this part of the project, which I hope to have done within the next couple of weeks.
What a wonderful job, "Pour l'Empereur!"...
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil. Hopefully Napoleon (at least three of him) will be joining them soon.
DeleteGreat job; a few grenadiers in the "bonets a poil" make a nice change from the shakos. Looks like the project is very near completion now!
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter. Nearly there, then probably a change of pace with some cavalry.
DeleteGreat stuff Lawrence. Good to see that you are back to painting - its amazing what a few weeks holiday can do for your painting mojo isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAs with many things in life, I think it is the feeling that when you are unable to do it you miss it even more. It's definitely very nice to be back in the groove.
DeleteAfter a quick glance online at the major battles' OOBs I can't see them. Could easily have missed them elsewhere in the peninsula.
ReplyDeleteGood looking unit as usual anyway.
Tony.
Cheers Tony. I really wish I could recall why I thought they were important, but am sure they will come in useful all the same.
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