Historical Context

This battalion represents the Vistula Legion infantry - Polish soldiers who served Napoleon with the hope of restoring their nation's independence. Formed in 1808 from Polish troops in French service, the Legion fought across Europe from the Spanish Peninsula to the frozen steppes of Russia. These men wore French-style uniforms but maintained distinctly Polish military traditions and fighting spirit.

The battalion combined French organisational structure with Polish determination. Fusiliers formed the reliable center companies, while elite grenadiers and voltigeurs provided the backbone of the battalion. 

Unlike other foreign contingents, Polish troops fought with exceptional motivation. The Vistula Legion distinguished itself in Spain and throughout the 1812 Russian campaign where Polish troops proved among Napoleon's most reliable forces. 

Pack contents
AB-VL04 Vistula Legion Fusilier, march attack x 18 figures
AB-VL05 Vistula Legion Grenadier, march attack x 8 figures (use also for close order voltigeur company) 
AB-VL06 Vistula Legion Voltigeur, skirmishing x 6 figures
AB-VL07 Vistula Legion infantry officer x 2 figures
AB-VL08Vistula Legion Drummer x 2 figures
AB-VL09Vistula Legion Bugler x 1 figure
AB-VL10Vistula Legion Standard Bearer x 1 figure

Contains 38 figures at 1:20 scale representing approximately 760 men