3/45e Regiment de Ligne - Talavera

[carojon]

The third battalion of the 45e Regiment de Ligne completes the fifth regiment of the eight regiments in Marshal Victor's I Corps d'Armee for Talavera and concludes work on General Lapisse's 2nd Division.



The 2nd Division took part in fighting over the two days of the Talavera battle and the 45e Ligne played a leading role suffering 388 casualties including Colonel Barri who was wounded in the main attack on the afternoon of the 28th July 1809.

If you would like to know more then just follow the link to JJ's

http://jjwargames.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/345e-regiment-de-ligne.html

Jonathan

[Dr DeAth]

Great painting and some very useful and detailed painting guides on your blog.

[archiduque]

Excellent unit!!!

[Plutarch64]

Lovely work JJ.

[carojon]

Thanks for you comments guys. Five down three to go, the end is in sight! It will make a nice change to get back ti the Spanish.
JJ