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Strelets 194 1/72 Napoleonic Austrian Grenadiers in Overcoats Standing at Attention

Strelets 195 1/72 Napoleonic Austrian Line Infantry in Overcoats Standing at Attention

Strelets 196 1/72 Napoleonic French Line Infantry in Summer Uniform on the Marcch

Strelets 197 1/72 Napoleonic French Line Infantry in Summer Uniform Standing at Ease

Strelets 198 1/72 Napoleonic French Line Infantry in Summer Uniform Standing at Attention

All figures are supplied unpainted Specification Contents: 45 figures Poses: 15 poses Material: Plastic

All figures are supplied unpainted Specification Contents: 45 figures Poses: 15 poses Material: Plastic

All figures are supplied unpainted Specification Contents: 45 figures Poses: 15 poses Material: Plastic

All figures are supplied unpainted Specification Contents: 45 figures Poses: 15 poses Material: Plastic

Strelets 203 1/72 Napoleonic Austrian Grenadiers Standing Order Arms

Strelets 205 1/72 Napoleonic Austrian Grenadiers in Winter Dress Standing Order Arms

All figures are supplied unpainted Specification Contents: 45 figures Poses: 15 poses Material: Plastic

Strelets 207 1/72 Napoleonic Austrian Grenadiers on the March 1

Strelets 208 1/72 Napoleonic Austrian Grenadiers on the March 2

All figures are supplied unpainted Specification Contents: 45 figures Poses: 15 poses Material: Plastic

Strelets 210 1/72 Napoleonic Austrian Grenadiers in Winter Dress on the March 2

The infantryman that fought for the Tsar during the Napoleonic Wars was a remarkable creature. Some bigoted contemporary commentators saw him as little more than an animal, but he was incredibly resilient in the face of oppression as well as enemy action, stubborn, brave and fiercely loyal to his faith and the Tsar. While he may have been unsophisticated, his qualities made him an excellent soldier, and neither Napoleon nor anyone else could afford to underestimate what he could achieve on the battlefield. For years the role of the Russian Empire in the wars with Napoleon was largely ignored in this hobby, but happily all that has changed, and this set from Strelets is just one of three on the subject to be released at the same time. Specifications Contents: 45 figures Poses: 15 poses Material: Plastic (Medium Consistency)

Many people today like to imagine Napoleonic battles as an epic canvas filled with thousands of men dressed in colourful and smart uniforms, and artists then and now like to oblige that perception. The reality was often a good deal more down to earth, with mismatched uniforms, clear signs of dirt and wear, and very often a much more practical garb being worn, namely weather-proof covers and the greatcoat. The greatcoat was particularly associated with the Russian infantry, where the voluminous garment was popular with the men because it was comfortable and warm, as was the forage cap. The appearance of these troops may not have been smart or impressive, but that would not worry them as they did their Tsar’s bidding all over Europe. Specifications Contents: 45 figures Poses: 15 poses Material: Plastic (Medium Consistency)