1/72 Napoleonic Battle - French Attack Russian Position Part 2
Dated: May 30, 2010.
Dear HaT,
Here are some recent shots I took of a battle I set up between some Russian troops and French troops. The forces are predominantly HaT figures, reinforced by some troops from other manufacturers. I finally decided it was time to take a break in painting my guys so I could have some fun with them.
I have your Russian Militia (one of my personal favorites, as I've said before, there is something about their personality that appeals to me) being set up to delay the attack by the French (HaT 1812 Infantry and Line Grenadiers, with artillery), while Russian Elite Grenadiers backed with various cavalry launch a counter-attack supported by various cavalry units (including your Russian Dragoons & Cossacks) and artillery batteries.
I hope you enjoy the pix as much as I enjoyed setting them up and taking them (I doubt it).
Wayne Wood
USA
Russian Imperial Cossacks ride to assault the French Right.
Above picture enhanced through the miracle of computer technology.
HaT Cossacks riding across the bridge cutting off escape through that route and assisting in flanking maneuver.
The French react to cavalry threat by attempting to form a square; French artillery, who have been following the advance unlimber to support the infantry.
Another view of Russian Militia from the front.
View of Russian line from front.
Assault by Grenadiers with Cuirassiers in support.
Closer view of Grenadier assault.
Cossack attack over the bridge into French flank.
Russian regular firing line from front.
Many thanks to Mr. Wood