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Hi Yevgen, looks like a misunderstanding in translation ...but no problem.
Also See Strelets message in the thread which shows a mistake happened .I think its funny too.
It would be the same thing having a picture of an Africa Korps Panzer in the Arctic chuckle.
not all roads were metal in 1800's.Some of the "roads" were really dirt tracks.
Rolled cloaks/blankets most certainly were rig de jour by cavalry in Napoleonic campaign which also gave a small amount of protection from sword slashes.
have fun and wonder what the outcome would have been if Borodino was fought in winter.Interesting .....
Hi, Yevgen,
I know the Nap French did often fight in greatcoats: partly to protect their uniforms. You even see paintings of them in Spain so dressed. I will admit a unit would probably have a smattering of troops in greatcoats & habits.
I believe the Russian peasant soldier did not like tight fitting clothes. Again, I have read it was not unusual in hot weather for them to discard their uniform coat & wear a great coat.
Intersting discussion, this. Thanks for bringing it up.
regards, donald
Thank you for your good news surprise reply. Now Napoleonic collectors can look forward to more exciting sets in the future too, in addition to the Borodino sets!
Both the Borodino Cuirassieurs and the Box Art Cuirassieurs look great. And as we have been hinting at, also some charging ... :-)
... and maybe a Mini-Set of British Square to give those Cavalry a good fight!
You make a good point. It may be more interesting to have a Prussian, Russian, Bavarian, or ... square. Something that has never been done before.
Especially, it would be great to see some nice poses of soldiers in square repelling a cavalry charge, and conversely, a cavalry charge trying to break the square.