Hello everyone,
I have a blog that documents the regiments and the men who served at the Battle of Thann (Teugen- Hausen) on April 19, 1809. I just updated my blog on the Grenadiers uniforms and some of the men who served in these companies. I edited some plates and tried to give as many details that are known from different sources. I have been very influenced by such books as 1809: Thunder on the Danube by John H. Gill and Incomparable by Terry Crowdy. Gill's endnotes and documents from SHD has changed how I look at research now. I have really enjoyed getting to know the men who fought and their deeds, which has opened up a whole new aspect to Napoleonic Wars.
Link to the blog: https://uniformingthepast.blogspot.com/2020/08/grenadiers-of-57e-regiment-dinfanterie.html
Thank you,
Michael
Michael, can you shoot me a note at gillnesa@gmail.com?
Thanks!
very nice work - I admire your enthusiasm and productivity.
Thank you Hans,
I am sadly furloughed so I don't have a ton to do in Boston right now! I am starting my masters in education next week, but still pretty slow around here.
@Michael Lint
You are using your time well.
Hans,
Thank you! Somtimes it can be frustrating to have very little comments and interaction on my blog, but I am glad I am able to put some hopefully new information out there.
Right now I am working on the 10e Leger, whose uniform is somewhat in the air on which cuffs were worn and when. Plus I do not have the GR YC controls de troupes for any Leger regiments so the research will be lacking a little.
Michael
Updated my blog with a post on the 57e Ligne Voltigeurs. One of Voltigeur officers received 7 wounds from a sword. Another officer of the regiment from the Fusiliers also was wounded by a sword. At some point, it seems hand to hand fighting occurred.
https://uniformingthepast.blogspot.com/