As the fortnight of commemorations kicks off, I look at the what happened in the Waterloo campaign, and point out some key areas of debate, setting the scene for the interviews that are coming over the next fortnight. This battalion, commanded by one Major Bäring, formed part of Colonel Christian von Ompteda’s 2nd KGL Infantry Brigade. Isaac Chetham: From ‘Scum of the Earth’ to Commissioned Officer in Wellington’s Army. What did duke of Wellington dismiss as 'the scum of the earth'? More importantly, Ilya looks at the sustaining motivations which kept soldiers in their armies. Mr. Donaldson in the author's preface to his little book says : "Many have alleged that ' it is the production of some book- maker,' mid others say that ' some person of literary ability must have assisted the soldier' (in writing it). The 27th had pale buff facings, evenly-spaced lace (square-ended bars, rather than the bastion-shaped loops of the 23rd) and gold officers’ lace. Such as the narrative is, it was composed and written by me without the slightest assistance. The eight Centre Companies were identified by their white-over-red plumes and shoulder ‘tufts’, while the Grenadier (right flank) Company had white plumes and shoulder ‘wings’ and the Light (left flank) Company had green plumes and shoulder wings. single-breasted red coats, with coloured facings at collar and cuffs and strips of lace edging the collar and buttonholes on the breast and cuffs. As Lord Chesterfield said of the generals of his day, 'I only hope that when the enemy reads the list of their names, he trembles as I do.'" In the penultimate interview of the series, Will Fletcher joins me to discuss the command styles of Napoleon, Blucher and Wellington, and the role of staff officers in the outcome of the campaign. I speak to Peninsular War historian Mark Thompson, and Chairman of the Friends of the Lines of Torres Vedras about the significance of the fortifications in defeating the third French invasion of Portugal, the controversies surrounding their construction, and the efforts that are going on to restore the lines and educate people about their significance. Above:  the 15th (King’s) Regiment of Light Dragoons (Hussars). He notes that all the eye-witness accounts and the official report singled out James Langley Dalton, who was born in London to Irish parents, as having played the key-role in ensuring a successful outcome to the ‘bloody night’. Evidence suggests that a significant number of men did enlist from the lowest sections of society. The 1st Foot Guards actually had bastion-shaped lace loops, but my eyesight and hands these days can’t cope with doing those in 15mm and more… . If you believe that, you'll believe anything. Evidence suggests that a significant number of men did enlist from the lowest sections of society. . Subscribe At Waterloo, Major Bäring’s battalion was tasked with holding the key walled farm of La Haye-Sainte, in the very centre of the battlefield and well forward of the rest of the brigade. This uniform remained essentially unchanged throughout the Napoleonic Wars, being a dark blue Hussar-style dolman jacket faced red with yellow lace, grey overall trousers with a red stripe and a Tarleton helmet with black crest, white plume and blue turban. All three Foot Guards regiments had dark blue facings and gold lace for officers and sergeants. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. But two facts are clear. The Irish Catholic is Ireland’s biggest and best-selling religious newspaper. Above: The 27th Foot in close-up. The uniform of the Royal Welch Fusiliers was very similar to that of the 1st Foot Guards above, having dark blue facings and evenly-spaced, bastion-shaped lace loops, with gold officers’ lace. Michael Crumplin, historian, surgeon and author of 'Men of Steel' and 'Waterloo: After the Glory', joins me to discuss Napoleonic Era surgery, medicine, and surviving illness. Rorke’s Drift is located on the border between Natal and Zululand in South Africa – ‘drift’ is the Boer word for a ford. Colin Brown provides original research into the heroes of Waterloo and the myths that have clouded the real story. [ Placeholder content for popup link ] Is anything impossible? It is all one to the British soldier where his enemy may be,—whether in his front, flank, or' rear; he will fight him as long as his officer orders him, as at Waterloo, where whole faces of the squares were swept away with round shot, still the British soldier was found immovable. Note that many sources depict the 2nd Foot Guards as being dressed in white overall trousers at Waterloo. WordPress Download Manager - Best Download Management Plugin, The ‘scum of the earth’ stand fast for the Empire, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Magnificat - Delivery to Ireland and Northern Ireland Only, The Irish Catholic Newspaper - Digital Edition, The Irish Catholic Newspaper - Delivery Abroad, The Irish Catholic Newspaper - Delivery to Ireland, Pope Francis wants to support legal protection for gays while upholding marriage, Use skills of returned missionaries to rebuild Church – archbishop, WordPress Download Manager - Best Download Management Plugin. https://www.facebook.com/537402647/posts/10155922291187648/?comment_id=10155923920692648, Just tried the original link and it works (from this site); maybe there’s a block on people living in Wales :^)), Still not working at this end, sorry! He was defeated with the passage of the Great Reform Act in 1832. Private FB page perhaps? But it was also an age of riots and the fear that the mob would win control just as it had done in Paris. Waterloo Remembered Day 3: Forgotten Foreign Forces - Spain. I used to say of him [Napoleon] that his presence on the field madethe difference of forty thousand men. Ordinarily, I will pick a single regiment to be representative of the brigade, but in this instance I wanted to show both the Royal Horse Guards in blue and the Lifeguards in red. I speak to Clare Siviter about theatre during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, power plays (in many senses) and the subtle realities of censorship. These are interesting accounts by the same author of two very different battles, but which  had one thing in common – the participation of Irish soldiers. Ahead of the launch of the first proper episode in April 2020, I outline what the deal is with this new podcast on the French Revolution and Napoleonic Era. The Scum of the Earth explores the common soldiers the Duke of Wellington angrily condemned as ‘scum’ for their looting at Vitoria, from their great victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 to their return home to a Regency Britain at war with itself. It became in time a celebrated film by Cy Enderfield, much repeated on TV, and became the centre of a mini tourist business in its own right, which celebrated both the British soldiers and the Zulu warriors. Lace and braid was yellow. Close. In a shorter episode today, I offer some thoughts on why Waterloo remains important, (as well as roasting myself!) 96. Waterloo Remembered Day 10: Mythbusting Waterloo. The Duke of Wellington famously described his troops as 'the scum of the earth'. Ours (our army) is composed of the scum of the earth - the mere scum of the earth. This unit represents Mitchell’s 4th Infantry Brigade of Colville’s 4th Division. I explore the rich and beautiful world of caricatures produced in Britain during the Peninsular War, exploring their creation, appeal and what they reveal about popular attitudes towards the conflict. They also wore exclusively grey coverall trousers when the 95th wore green (admittedly with grey trousers also appearing on campaign). I much prefer it that way, to be honest. Marshal Ney defending his actions throughout the Waterloo campaign. #WaterlooRemembered Day 1. Remember to post your questions and comments in the forum at thenapoleonicwars.net or on Twitter using the #WaterlooRemembered. Wiki User Answered . According to the current report in the division he had entered a mill, and asked the miller to sell him some flour, but the miller refusing to sell it, he took it by force; and being caught in the act by some one, who reported the affair to Lord Wellington, he was tried by a general Court-Martial, and sentenced to death. I hope I’ve done them justice in trying to depict a range of greys. Great looking figures. Wargames Association of South Pembrokeshire, “Long Live The House of Orange!” – Netherlands Troops at Waterloo, World War 2 – British Commonwealth Armies, World War 2 – Netherlands & Germany Campaign 1944-45, World War 2 – Operation Market-Garden 1944.

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