Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 On June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo was fought. The Battle of Waterloo always make the list of the most decisive battles in history. It is claimed that more books have been written on the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of Gettysburg than any other battles in history. So for those that like war movies, below is the best movie on the Battle of Waterloo staring Rod Steiger (Napoleon) and Christopher Plummer (Wellington). Although there are some inaccuracies, the movie is overall historically accurate. I think it's a great war movie! Wellington said after the battle, "Nothing is more melancholy, save a battle lost, than a battle won." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Here is the Medal issued to British participants in the battle. Named to a member of the Royal Artillery. From my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Dang! I was hoping for some cannon fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Dang! I was hoping for some cannon fire. There is plenty of cannon fire in the movie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 37 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Dang! I was hoping for some cannon fire. Oh heck, Pat. Just for you, see my post “Cannon Fire for Pat.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Dang! I was hoping for some cannon fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Who would the gentleman in the top hat be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 For @Pat Riot, SASS #13748...cannons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 The film uses 17000 Soviet soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 50 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Who would the gentleman in the top hat be? Mo, if you are referring to the general in the Waterloo movie, that would be Lt Gen Picton. Picton was a hard fighting, crude mannered man, that language could put Patton to shame. He is considered as one of Wellington's best generals. Picton had eye problems and sun caused his eyes grief. Not one for fancy clothes, to protect his eyes he wore a top hat and carried an umbrella. His staff wore equally shabby clothes while in the field. They were called "The Rag-a-Muffin" bunch. One of my 15mm British Generals is General Picton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 said: Mo, if you are referring to the general in the Waterloo movie, that would be Lt Gen Picton. Picton was a hard fighting, crude mannered man, that language could put Patton to shame. He is considered as one of Wellington's best generals. Picton had eye problems and sun caused his eyes grief. Not one for fancy clothes, to protect his eyes he wore a top hat and carried an umbrella. His staff wore equally shabby clothes while in the field. They were called "The Rag-a-Muffin" bunch. One of my 15mm British Generals is General Picton. Ahhh, so that is why His Grace the Duke made the remark about being well dressed for battle and addressed his comment toward Picton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Ahhh, so that is why His Grace the Duke made the remark about being well dressed for battle and addressed his comment toward Picton. Wellington may have needled Picton about his dress, but Wellington, although a sharp dresser himself, never really cared how his men were uniformed. He just wanted them to march and fight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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