Within the Peruvian Division commanded by Grand Marshal de la Mar, there is a battalion listed as the 'Peruvian Legion.' I have seen a drawing of the grenadier...
The bear skins were only mentined for the "legion" which was paterned after british units of the napoleonic wars. The Bearskins were probably never used in...
From Fanaticus - a link to Eureka's 25mm Aztec range. <http://www.eurekamin.com.au/index.html?target=EurekaAztecs.html> Nice range - the figures do seem to...
Hi , I am new to this group. My name is Daniel. I am trying to gather some more info on the War of the Triple Alliance. Does anyone have any good sources that...
I have done extensive research on the War of the triple alliance. If you have nay questions send me a list. To begin with look for: The Paraguayan War: Causes...
Thanks for the quick response. speak Spanish and read it so so. I have been on several sights looking for info on the Triple Alliance War. I have some basics...
I have information on all those subjects. I have corresponded with military historian in all the countries involved. I am writting an extensive article on the...
This is great news for me being from Uruguay. I am currently trying to build all three armies in 25mm. Old Foundry Maximillian, Crimean and Franco Prussian...
Hi Daniel. From a wargaming perspective this might help but only in the slightest. There's a modified version of the DBR ruleset called DBC, and it concerns ...
I have converted many Foundy miniature for my 25mm skirmish units. What I do is get some figures from the Deepest africa series and use the green epoxy ...
The minis from the guy in Argentina look swell. They look like foundry minis converted. Have sent him an e-mail in regards to them. I live in Maryland so we...
Sure, a game would be neat. I have the 15mm armies to do a game. I use modified Fire and Fury civil war rules. Send me a note if you travel down this way....
Hi guys, Over the past two years I have also been researching and building armies for the war in 15mm. William and I have been sending emails back and forth...
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Thanks Brad! That was very useful. I have FreiKrops stuff, but have not looked into other makers. I also have Fields of Honor. I do like the rules. I would...
Guys, All this information is great. I really appreciate all the help. The pics of the Paraguyan army look great. I wish I could go to Gencon CA, to play in...
I'm new too. (Do you bottom post or top post?) What did I pick an anniversary or something<g>? I'm interested in the War of the Triple Alliance and suddenly...
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William is right, the Candido pictures are great indeed. I found a page that has color plates of Paraguayan troops and also a good one showing the naval...
Excuse my ignorance but I'm at the "frothing at the mouth" stage soon to be followed by the "buy more than I can afford" stage and ended by the "damn I can't...
Excuse my ignorance but I'm at the "frothing at the mouth" stage soon to be followed by the "buy more than I can afford" stage and ended by the "damn I can't...
Hi all.
Here in Argentina there´s a lot of bibliograpy...but in spanish.
Did you see Candido Lopez pictures?. He fought in this war and detailled in= his work...
... detailled in= ... Unit. ... Cesar, My question is simple. When making my armies I was finding conflicting information as to whether or not Eppauletts were...
Hello, I was wondering, Would you find regular Paraguayan infantry wearing Chiripas as well or did they wear the white trouser? Were the chirpas worn mainly...
... Here is my understanding. The initial troops that were raised by Lopez and fought at Yatay and in Matto Grosso and Corrientes provinces were dressed in...
The regulation uniform for the Paraguayan army infantry was the red shirt and white pants but only a few unit were completely equipped with this uniform. The...
Hi Brian. The privates of Argentine line infantry ( 1º to 12ª) wore: 1) Gala/ Full dress occasions (As napoleon III army) Shako, Blue, cockade (light blue,...
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