History Talk Episode 2: Introduction to French Infantry Tactics 1793 - 1815 

Hi Aron thanks for watching. I’ve never played Shako, although I do know of people who have and I think you’re right, that sounds a great way to take away the helicopter all seeing / knowing view. I’ll have to take a look at those some point. 😁👍

Thanks for watching Keith, glad you enjoyed listening while painting your French. Toby is excellent at delivering these talks and has a wealth of knowledge. Keep an eye on the channel as we certainly do plan on doing more talks, once we can get together from our busy schedules. Take care 😁👍

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Thanks for watching. I agree with you Ian, I think they are a good set of rules that gives good period feel and flavour. We also play his Pickett's Charge rules. Take Care.

Thanks Jim, we are really pleased you’ve enjoyed these talks so far. The intention was to aim these talks at the wargamer starting a new project or someone who is interested in military history. We wanted to keep them light and give the viewer an insight into the topic. We do plan on continuing doing them, once we can all get together. 😁👍

It’s certainly worked on me. I’m already thinking about doing a Bavarian force for Sharp Practice. 😂

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We hope you enjoy the video. Merry Christmas to you and likewise please take care 😁

Thank you Justin for your kind words mate, it really means a lot. When we started talking about doing these videos, I did think that you would appreciate them. Likewise mate, your friendship means a lot to me and you know where I am if you need to talk or want to play a game. Merry Christmas to you all 🎄😁👍

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Thank you for watching, we are pleased that you found the topic interesting and of value. It is such a vast topic that no doubt we will certainly revisit in the future. We have thought about doing some talks with the release of Warlord Games release of their Epic Napoleonics for Waterloo. Also talks on WW2 and ACW. What these will be is yet to be decided, but we are very keen to continue with this series. 😁👍

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Thanks for watching and your support, we really appreciate it. This certainly is a great topic in which we can revisit again and look at it from other view points in the future. Merry Christmas and take care 😁

I used to play Age of Eagles years ago, thanks for watching 😁

Hi James, thanks for watching and pleased you found it informative. Good question, it's a great period to research whether you're a wargamer or someone who is interested in history in this period. Good introductory books I think is the Napoleons Military Machine and Wellingtons Military Machine by Philip J. Haythornthwaite. These books give a good overview of the different unit types, their organisation, weapons and tactics of the period. At the last time of looking, they are both still available from the likes of Amazon etc. There is also the great range of books from Osprey, which again give a basic insight into the chosen topic of the books. Another good source for wargaming is the collection of books and orders of battle not just from the Napoleonic period but many other periods is by G. F. Nafziger. As for the regulations of 1791, it is worth searching on the internet and seeing what that yields. I Hope that helps a little, take care

Try for answering.I have several books by Nafziger. I was looking for the regulations as I have a copy of Dundas. I am retired so have lots of time on my hands. Ty

Hi, thanks for watching. Normally in a Battalion column the voltiguer company would form on the left at the front with 2 fusilier companies behind. The Grenadier company would form on the right at the front next to the voltiguers and with 2 fusilier companies behind them. An alternative column of companies, the voltiguers would deploy ahead out in front in a skirmish screen. The grenadiers would lead the rest of the companies if the fusilier companies began to falter, with 1 company behind each other. Hope that helps

Hi, thanks for watching and your thoughts.