The French Imperial Guard of 1870 was the pinnacle of the French military, a force of immense prestige and tradition. They were absolutely considered an elite force, serving as Emperor Napoleon III's personal army and a strategic reserve composed of the most seasoned and decorated soldiers.
Organised into various corps of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, the Guard was seen as the most reliable and best-equipped formation in the French army.
However, despite their reputation and unwavering courage in pivotal battles like Gravelotte, where they were committed to a final, desperate stand, their valor could not overcome the superior organisation, mobilisation, and artillery of the Prussian-led German forces.
The bundle of the French Imperial Guard in 28mm comprises:
- Horse IG Chasseurs à Cheval
- Horse IG Carabiniers
- Horse IG Cuirassiers
- Horse IG Empress Dragoons
- Horse IG Lancers
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Horse IG Generic Republic Cavalry
- Infantry IG Chasseurs à Pied Line
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Infantry IG Chasseurs à Pied Skirmish
- Infantry IG Grenadiers Line
- Infantry IG Grenadiers Skirmish
- Infantry IG Papal Zouaves Line
- Infantry IG Papal Zouaves Skirmish
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Infantry IG Voltigeurs Line
- Infantry IG Voltigeurs Skirmish
- Infantry IG Guard Garibaldini Line
- Infantry IG Garibaldini Skirmish
- Infantry Francs Tireurs
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Infantry Civilians
- Artillery How to / Making Of
- Artillery 3D
- Artillery Crew Foot & Horse
- Artillery 2D and Crews
Notes
Once downloaded, the sheets can be printed as often as you like, which means you can build up Large Amounts of French Units very cheaply.
You will need scissors, a craft knife, glue, appropriate paper and some stiffer card for bases, all of which are described in the how-to section.
The figures are laid out in A4 format, which will print onto US legal sized paper, or will fit US letter size printed at 93%.
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