The next phase of the Waterloo Remodelled project is, arguably, the main event of the Waterloo story, namely the French cavalry charges onto the Allied squares.
To date, we have completed Plancenoit (14 sections), Hougoumount (nine sections) La Belle Alliance (two sections), La Haye Sainte (two sections) and Papelotte (two sections). The cavalry charge requires 50 sections, so bigger than all the rest combined. This is therefore a major undertaking that is requiring careful thought.
It's probably as well to start with the plan which is shown in this picture:
Completed squares are shown in red, with others still in production.
I then pegged out an area on my (drought affected) lawn, creating fifty sections and put down the completed squares to give a sense of scale. It's enormous!
Wow!
ReplyDeleteThat is certainly a splendid force of cavalry…
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly, with many more to come...
ReplyDeleteVery impressive! Thank you for your dedication and passion for Napoleonic military history.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! This is incredible to see. What a grand charge this will make. Looks like your are going to have to push the cuirassiers north to get in the scene. Very satisfying to see so many units done. I can't imagine how much more work lies ahead putting it all together. Your dedication is wonderful to behold and very inspirational but I have no doubt it will all come together over the coming year.
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