Napoleonic

The Napoleonic period, spanning from the late 18th to the early 19th century, was a transformative era defined by the military and political exploits of Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military general and statesman. Emerging from the chaos of the French Revolution, Napoleon rose to prominence, eventually establishing himself as Emperor of the French in 1804. His ambitious campaigns reshaped the European landscape, with the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) affecting virtually every major European power. Napoleon’s military brilliance was showcased in iconic battles like Austerlitz and Jena, yet his expansionist ambitions led to conflicts that spanned continents. The Napoleonic Code, a comprehensive legal system, reflected his impact on governance, promoting concepts of meritocracy and individual rights. However, the period concluded with Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo in 1815, marking the end of his rule and ushering in a new era of European geopolitics at the Congress of Vienna.

The Napoleonic era left an enduring legacy, influencing military strategy, legal systems, and notions of nationalism. It set the stage for subsequent developments in European history, shaping the balance of power and inspiring both admiration and resistance against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.

Napoleonic period is one the favorite periods for historical wargames, and has a wide representation in the 1/72 scale just passed by the Second World War.

Napoleonic

Strelets – 174 – Prussian Infantry on the March

Strelets – 169 – Landwehr Standing at Ease

Strelets – 168 – Landwehr on the March

Strelets – 170 – Old Guard Standing at Ease

Strelets – 171 – Old Guard at Attention

Strelets – 184 – French Line Infantry Standing At Attention

Hät – 8330 – Napoleonic Spanish Infantry Sampler

Hät – 8294 – Napoleonic 1815 French Marching

Hät – 8297 – Napoleonic French Command

Hät – 8296 – Napoleonic Early-Mid French Marching

Hät – 8329 – Napoleonic Prussian Infantry Sampler

Red Box – 72126 – Ukrainian Cossack Cavalry. Set 2 – 16th century.

Red Box – 72125 – Ukrainian Cossack Cavalry. Set 1 – 16th century.

Red Box – 72131 – Russian Line Infantry (Musketeers). Napoleonic Wars 1805-1808

Red Box – 72130 – Russian Grenadiers. Napoleonic Wars 1804-1808.

Red Box – 72132 – Russian Light Infantry (Jagers) Napoleonic Wars 1805-1808

Red Box – 72129 – Russian Guard Infantry. Napoleonic Wars 1804-1807

Hät – 8325 – Napoleonic British Marines and Fighting Sailors

Hät – 8311 – Napoleonic British Naval Cannon and Crew

Hät – 8310 – Napoleonic Prussian Landwehr Action

Hät – 8309 – Napoleonic Prussian Landwehr Marching

Waterloo 1815 – AP056 – French Line Infantry 1815

Waterloo 1815 – AP041 – Napoleonic French Foot Dragoons

Strelets – 163 – Highlanders Standing at Ease

Strelets – 162 – British Infantry Standing at Ease

Strelets – 146 – Highlanders in Attack

Strelets – 145 – British Infantry in Attack

Strelets – 144 – Polish Troops in Attack

Waterloo 1815 – AP061 – French Line Infantry Fusiliers Marching 1815

Waterloo 1815 – AP062 – FRENCH LINE VOLTIGEURS AT WATERLOO