Peninsular War British line infantry battalion

This battalion represents Wellington's redcoated infantry - the "thin red line" that broke French columns from Talavera to Toulouse. Centre companies formed the firing line while elite flank companies (grenadiers and light infantry) provided shock troops and skirmishers.

The two-rank formation and devastating volleys made British infantry feared across Europe. Officers led from the front, while sergeants with their pikes maintained discipline. The mounted officer represents the Lieutenant Colonel or Major commanding the battalion. Skirmishing figures allow representation of the light company screening the main formation.

Pack contents

AB-B01 Centre company, marching, shoulder arms 16 figures 
AB-B02 Flank company, marching, shoulder arms 6 figures
AB-B03 Officer 2 figures
AB-B04 Drummer 1 figure
AB-B05 Ensigns, advancing 1 figure
AB-B06 Sergeants, marching 1 figure
AB-B07 Mounted officer 1 figure
AB-B09 Flank Company, skirmishing 3 figures
AB-B11A Flank company, skirmishing 3 figures
AB-B12 Ensign, standing, bare pole 1 figure
AB-B37 Pioneer 1 figure
AB-B43 Flank Company/Fusilier Sergeant 1 figure

Contains 38 figures: 37 foot + 1 mounted