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'Merde!' Last Stand of the Old Guard Waterloo - Carl Reid

Discussion in 'Figure News' started by Grod, Jun 15, 2018.

  1. Grod A Fixture

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    Fantastic painting Martin and features a great focal point of the battle. I think Carl would have to focus on one particular part of the scene.
    I've got a few ideas in mind but other suggestions are always welcome.
    Cheers
    Gordon
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  2. Grod A Fixture

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    I think at the end he was collared by Halkett Mike.
    Gordon
  3. Martin64 A Fixture

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    Interesting read about the events:
    http://napoleonistyka.atspace.com/Imperial_Guard_at_Waterloo.htm


    • Halkett's version:
      General Halkett writes, "After receiving our fire with much effect, the (French) column [Sic] left their General with two officers behind when I ordered the sharpshooters to dash on and I made a gallop for the General (Cambronne)."
    • French version:
      According to General Poret de Morvan who was accompanying Cambronne, the general was wounded in the head and an English seargant [It was probably Sergeant Führing of the Osnabruckers, he wore the red jacket] helped him back to his feet. Cambronne was taken prisoner but gave "the sergeant" his purse in recompense.
      [IMG] Picture: the German soldiers of Osnabruck Landwehr
      wore British red coats. Source: Mark Adkin's - "Waterloo
      Companion."


    • German version:
      Lieutenant Richers of Osnabruck Battalion writes, "Our skirmihers deployed against the Old Guard skirmishers and a firefight began. We were advancing, but the enemy stood where he was... Once the advancing battalion reached the skirmish line, its pace accelerated. We moved up, the enemy skirmishers disappeared and the front ranks of the [French] column fired a volley at us. I believe we all hesitated and stood where we were."...
      In this critical moment Oberst [Colonel] Halkett inspired the Germans with a cry 'Hurrah, brave Osnabrückers !' and they lowered their bayonets and charged. Richers writes: "Our opponents didn't engage in a bayonet fight with us. They stood for a moment longer, then wavered, turned around and retired a short distance in relatively good order. Their formation then started to break up and finally they fled in total disorder." The officers did attempt to rally the veterans but it was in vain.
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  4. chailey Active Member

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    Tres Bien, vraiment magnifique mon amie!
    Vive la France.
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  5. Jimmy S Well-Known Member

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    No one ever lost money on 95th Figures...........
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  6. Lasalle A Fixture

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    Superb skit! :woot: I Look and I hope these pieces come out in 54mm...
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  7. Martin64 A Fixture

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    Thanks - I have added some close-ups of the painting of Adolf Northen to my previous post for your use in case you consider this as a future project.
    Cheers, Martin
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  8. Helm A Fixture

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    [IMG]
    Just sayin'
    Steve
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  9. Grod A Fixture

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    This is well worth a read. The final square of the grenadiers containing Ney,Soult,Drouot and other high ranking officers with an array of Imperial Guard soldiers and marines would have made an iteresting sight. They still had a sting in their tale despite the overall defeat of the army seeing of at least two british cavalry charges. The stuff of legend!
    Gordon
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  10. Grod A Fixture

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    Nice one Steve. Is that Wellington in the middle.
    Gordon
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  11. Helm A Fixture

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    Nose isn't big enough :sneaky:
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  12. Cannonball A Fixture

    Stunning. Another super set Gordon. Can't be much left to cover on Waterloo can there?
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  13. valiant A Fixture

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    Food for thought......(y)

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  14. clrsgt A Fixture

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    Mercer's troop might not be a bad idea.
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  15. ghamilt1 A Fixture

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    Sounds great Gordon, I just sent you an e-mail for my order. This should fill the need for a summer project nicely.
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  16. megroot A Fixture

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    I really like this one. I consider it buying it at Euro Expo. (its then allowed to buy something special :D)

    Marc
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  17. Grod A Fixture

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    All great topics Steve. As always the dilemma for me is what subject would appeal to the modeller to get sufficient sales to justify the cost.
    Great stuff.

    Cheers
    Gordon
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  18. carl reid A Fixture

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    I'm sure we'll be able to cobble something together mate...
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  19. Huw63 A Fixture

    I'm sure that you and carl will come up with somethign original Gordon - Brunswickers, Prince of Orange's forces, more cavalry, Prussians etc.

    Cheers

    Huw
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  20. Reptor A Fixture

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    Just FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek::love::love:(y)
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