Napoleonic French Line Infantry 1:56 Plastic Model Kit

On countless battlefields across continental Europe, from the blazing sun of Portugal to the frozen snow of Russia, the cheer of "Vive L'empereur!" could be heard as Napoleon Bonaparte's tireless troops spread their version of liberty throughout a shocked Continent. The Revolutionary Wars had evolved into a massive clash between the Corsican 'Little Corporal' Napoleon and the Monarchs of established Europe. Napoleon's army, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, included infantry regiments known as 'Les Bleus', who fought bravely in their relentless campaigns. Organized into battalions and proudly marching under their eagle standards, these men in their iconic blue coats often defeated their enemies by boldly marching straight towards them and sweeping them away with audacity rather than firepower.

The drumbeats and cheers of Napoleon's soldiers must have been an awe-inspiring sound in the early 19th century. Perfect for gaming during the most glorious period of Napoleon's reign, the Napoleonic War French Line Infantry were formidable adversaries for the Russians, Austrians, Prussians, British, Spanish, and Portuguese. Each boxed set includes 20 plastic French infantry with options for Grenadiers and Voltigeurs, as well as a metal command group consisting of two officers, a drummer, and a standard bearer. Additionally, standard poles, finials, and a full-color leaflet with various flags are included.

Black Powder, a tabletop combat game by Warlord Games, allows players to reenact pivotal battles throughout history, ranging from the Napoleonic Wars to the American Revolution, Civil War, Plains Wars, and more. Players command brigades led by single commanders and can move their units collectively or individually based on verbal commands agreed upon by both players and dice rolls. Designed for large tabletops, such as pool tables, and playable by multiple participants, Black Powder was originally intended as a club game. Infantries move 12 inches and cavalry 18 inches per turn, requiring players to have a measuring tape on hand for accurate movement.

From building and painting models to witnessing them come to life on the battlefield, the process of preparation adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the game itself. Engage in historical warfare with dice, troops, and rules set in an era dominated by muskets and cannons powered solely by gunpowder.

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