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Russian Officer, Infantry Firing, & Infantry Advancing Moulds

By: Prince August

Type: Supplies

Product Line: Battle of Austerlitz Moulds (25mm)


Product Info

Title
Russian Officer, Infantry Firing, & Infantry Advancing Moulds
Publisher
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
3x3x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147635580
MFG. Part #
PA551
Type
Supplies

Description

The Napoleonic Wars (1803-15) were a series of wars declared against Napoleon's French Empire by opposing coalitions. As a continuation of the wars sparked by the French Revolution of 1789, they revolutionized European armies and played out on an unprecedented scale, mainly owing to the application of modern mass conscription. French power rose quickly as Napoleon's armies conquered much of Europe but collapsed rapidly after France's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812. Napoleon's empire ultimately suffered complete military defeat resulting in the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France.

One of the most important battles of the Napoleonic wars and possibly Napoleon's greatest victory, the battle of Austerlitz was the culmination of Napoleon's plan to break the Austrian-Russian coalition that had formed against him. The French army numbered about 68,000 while the combined enemy forces totaled some 90,000. The French Emperor's first move was to feign a retreat in order to provoke the Russians, under Kutuzov to attack his right flank. This they did while at the same time the Austrians attempted to turn his left. Both of these flank attacks were successfully beaten back and turned by the French, after which the weakened allied center was attacked by Marshal Soult. After fierce fighting the allied center broke and a complete rout ensued. By the battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon thus broke the coalition which was forming against him.

This product has moulds that can cast 25mm scale metal figures.

Please note the miniatures shown are for display purposes only.