Epic Battles
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Epic Battles: ACW Union BrigadeThe most basic infantry building block was the infantry regiment (referred to as a “battalion” in Hardee’s drill manual, which was used by both sides). In both North and South the infantry regiments were organised on similar lines. A regiment typically comprised ten companies,...
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Black Powder Epic Battles - American Civil War Union Cavalry & Zouaves BrigadeWith their dashing, brightly coloured uniforms the zouave light infantry regiments were involved in all major American Civil War battles. There were several renowned zouave regiments in Union service such the 14th Brooklyn, Fire Zouaves and Duryée's Zouaves. Fighting on horseback and armed with...
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Black Powder Epic Battles - Waterloo: Prussian Landwehr BrigadeAfter losing to Napoleon in 1806 the Treaty of Tilsit neutered the Prussian army, allowing the once proud country only a tiny standing army. Despite ingenious efforts to circumvent the wording of the treaty, the Prussian army that mustered to fight in the Hundred...
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Black Powder Epic Battles - Waterloo: Prussian Cavalry BrigadeThousands of cavalry rode with the Prussian army, forming intimidating walls of charging horse flesh. The Dragoons formed the shock heavy cavalry, pounding the enemy, while the more numerous Hussars acted as the eyes and ears of the divisions. It was brave lance-armed Uhlans...
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Black Powder Epic Battles - Waterloo: Prussian Infantry BrigadeSmartly dressed in sombre dark uniforms the ranked columns of Prussian infantry marched steadily to face Napoleon. Even after suffering a bitter defeat Ligny, in the midst of retreat, the disciplined professional soldiers were still able to muster their resolve and turn to England's...
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Black Powder Epic Battles: French Middle & Old GuardNapoleon created the Imperial Guard as an army within an army. To gain access to its hallowed ranks was the dream of many French soldiers. Better pay, food, uniforms and a swagger that carried them all over Europe – it was a post of...
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Black Powder Epic Battles: Waterloo - French Heavy Cavalry BrigadeCuirassiers, Carabiniers and Dragoons were France's heavy strike force and had proven themselves throughout Europe on every battlefield and against a host of enemies. Well-armed and armoured, and intelligently led, these are big men on big horses – two thirds of them in shining...
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Black Powder Epic Battles: Waterloo - French Light Cavalry BrigadeThere are few more impressive sights to see than massed French light cavalry in full array. Green-clad Chasseurs and the colourfully dressed Hussars did most of the outpost and scouting duties before battle commenced. Perhaps the most impressive of the light cavalry units are...
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Black Powder Epic Battles: Waterloo - French Infantry Brigade'Vive L'empereur!' A cry shouted from thousands of proud Frenchmen as 'Les bleus' stormed forward in tight, disciplined columns on the 18th June 1815 at the small Belgian town of Waterloo. Many of these veterans had served for years with Napoleon and his hard-hitting...
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Black Powder Epic Battles: British Highlanders & RiflemenWellington's Allied army was a colourful mix of nationalities and troop types. None were more exotic-looking than the three regiments of Highlanders at the Battle of Waterloo. With the contents of this plastic boxed set you can field all three of the Highland units...
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Black Powder Epic Battles: Waterloo - British Heavy Cavalry BrigadeArguably the best shock cavalry of the period, the British heavy cavalry showed great bravery but poor control on the day of Waterloo. These heavy cavalry smashed the French columns to pieces but, due to their poor leadership, they were destroyed by the French...
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Black Powder Epic Battles: Waterloo - British Light Cavalry BrigadeBritish light cavalry had a reputation of 'galloping at anything' and whilst not entirely fair, they certainly were not shy in taking on enemy light cavalry and indeed even the huge armoured heavy French cavalry, as the men were confident in themselves and their...
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Black Powder Epic Battles: Waterloo - British Infantry BrigadeThese are 'Noseys' men – solid battalions of redcoats who would stand firm at Quatre Bras and Waterloo. Disciplined, tough and all volunteers, they had high confidence in themselves and their officers, and held the crucial ridge all day long against a brave and...
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Pike & Shotte Epic Battles - Thirty Year's War CavalryHuge numbers of cavalry were fielded in the warfare of the 17th century. The most common being light cavalry harquebusiers, armed with doglock carbines which could be fired from the saddle. Equipped with helmet and breastplate, they were expected to close with the enemy...
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Pike & Shotte Epic Battles - Thirty Year's War Infantry BattaliaFew sights are so splendid as that of a 17th century battalia drawn up in all their ranks and files, awaiting the order to do battle. Drums tap out commands, officers make stirring speeches, and brave ensigns brandish regimental banners for soldiers to rally...
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Pike & Shotte Epic Battles - English Civil Wars CavalryHuge numbers of cavalry were fielded in the warfare of the 17th century. The most common being light cavalry harquebusiers, armed with doglock carbines which could be fired from the saddle. Parliament cavalry initially relied on pistols rather than an all-out charge with cold...
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Pike & Shotte Epic Battles - English Civil Wars Infantry BattaliaFew sights are so splendid as that of a 17th century battalia drawn up in all their ranks and files, awaiting the order to do battle. Drums tap out commands, officers make stirring speeches, and brave ensigns brandish regimental banners for soldiers to rally...
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Black Powder Epic Battles - Waterloo: Plancenoit Scenery PackThe village of Plancenoit saw bitter hand-to-hand fighting and close quarters carnage as von Bülow's Prussian IV Korps entered the fray at Waterloo. Will your French army wrestle back control of this key strategic position for the Emperor or will your grim and resolute...
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Black Powder & Epic Battles - Roads Scenery packThis scenery pack contains one of the most used terrain types seen on wargames tables - roads. These laser-cut MDF sections are supplied with hard-wearing, photo-realistic self adhesive artworks allowing you to have fantastic looking tracks, trails or roads on your tabletop no matter...
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Black Powder & Epic Battles - Rivers Scenery PackThese great-looking and easy to store river sections will provide your games with natural obstacles to overcome or maybe the scenario relies on you taking control of the crossing point? This scenery pack contains one of the most used terrain types seen on wargames...
