{"product_id":"black-powder-epic-battles-french-middle-old-guard","title":"Epic Battles: Waterloo - Battles: French Middle \u0026 Old Guard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Powder Epic Battles: French Middle \u0026amp; Old Guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNapoleon created the Imperial Guard as an army within an army. To gain access to its hallowed ranks was the dream of many French soldiers. Better pay, food, uniforms and a swagger that carried them all over Europe – it was a post of great honour and they worshipped their Emperor. They were far from being palace guards however as long and active service made them crack soldiers who could be relied upon to get the job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plastic set contains enough troops to field three Guard battalions (80 soldiers in each) with accompanying mounted officers. Old Guard are recognizable by the brass plate on front of their bearskin hats and the rear patch atop them. The Middle Guard bearskins didn't carry the brass plate or rear patch so these can be painted over as if fur. We have added a few extra heads; those who wish to further differentiate their units can replace some of them with the shako or the bonnet to convey the poorer supplied Middle Guard although it isn't mandatory!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included are units of Marines of the Guard (30 soldiers) and Engineers of the Guard (30 soldiers). These add a further dash of colour and variety to the French army. To cover the Guard in the attack Napoleon fielded 'His lovely daughters', large 12-pounder cannon, crewed by excellent gunners and which could reach out further than most Allied guns. A dangerous foe indeed...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Guard Battalions of 80 Men each – with optional head options to represent poorer uniformed Middle Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Mounted Brigade Commanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarines of the Guard (30 Men)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineers of the Guard (30 Men)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Foot Artillery 12-pdrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Full-colour Napoleonic French flag leaflet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epic Battles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterloo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57785062130045,"sku":"312002004","price":24.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/312002004_BPEpicFrenchMiddleOldGuard01_ddd42417-7437-424d-b334-63963ae346cc.jpg?v=1779213006","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/black-powder-epic-battles-french-middle-old-guard","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}