Black Powder Napoleonic French Line Infantry 17891815 156 Military Wargaming Plastic Model Kit

"Vive L'empereur! " This cheer was heard on countless battlefields across continental Europe - from the blazing sun of Portugal to the frozen snow of Russia, as Napoleon Bonaparte's tireless troops took their version of liberty to a shocked Continent. The Revolutionary Wars had turned, by now, into a titanic clash between Corsican 'Little Corporal' Napoleonand the Monarchs of old, established Europe. Napoleon fielded men in the hundreds of thousands and the infantry regiments of Frans - 'Les Bleus'- fought bravely and well in their ceaseless campaigns. Formed in battalions and marching proudly under their eagle standards, these men in their trademark blue coats bested most who dared oppose them, sometimes with firepower, but most often by simply marching boldly straight at the enemy lines and sweeping them away with the sheer audacity of their approach. The rat-a-tat of their drums and the cheers of their old soldiers must have been an awe-inspiring sound in the first few years of the 19th century. These glorious Napoleonic War French Line Infantry are perfect for use in games set during the most glorious period of Napoleon's reign. Facing off against Russians, Austrians and Prussians as well as taking on the British, Spanish and Portugese on the Iberian Peninsular. Each boxed set contains: 20 plastic French infantry (including options for adding Grenadiers and Voltigeurs). Metal command group (2 officers, drummer and standard bearer). Standard poles and finials. Full color background leaflet containing several flags.