Back to the Maximilian War

Above, the 1st Regiment of the Mexican Republic. Below, the 2nd Regiment of the Mexican Republic.

The second Battalion of the Belgian Legion. Fashion note, the Belgians wore grey kepis. The drummer lacks a Haverlock and you can see his grey kepi.

While researching this project I came across a set of rules for the Maximilian Adventure. I had a read and they look good. Certainly worth a try. Here is a link if you are so inclined.

web.archive.org/web/20040814060448/http://www.geocities.com/fenerator/maxrules.htm

More irregular Mexican lancers. 

This means I have completed 3 squadrons (6 bases) of these tough and handy lads.

Zouaves, first class troops. I should manage another battalion. I don't think turbans were worn in Mexico. But, we go with what we have got. Actually if there was a chance of being sabred I would want a turban.

Unless, a real risk, the remaining figures get redesignated as Brazilian Zuavos da Bahia for the Great Paraguayan War. They were free men of colour making a point in the Brazilian Army.  The Great Paraguayan War/Triple Alliances continues to intrigue me.

The Foreign Legion, did they really join to forget?  Very good troops. I think I'll do another two units. I intend to differentiate them by trouser colour. They should all wear white ones. But, field conditions and all mine will be a mixture.

Last, but certainly not least, the Algerians. You could not beat them for colour or much else.

 

I'd estimate I'm about half way through what I bought.  Cheers Scott. All very pleasing and I hope to buy more from GeoffQRF via Little Corporal. I am optimistic. To paraphrase Neil Young the listings have begun. 

I might add another base to each infantry unit for Field of Battle considerations. It is not essential I hasten to say. Against this I want to do the War of the Triple Alliance. Some of my Maximilian figures would make first rate Paraguayans. GeoffQRF/Little Corporal will re list their Triple Alliance range but I don't know when.   A dilemma.

Anyhow, by my calculation I now have the following completed.

French- 1 squadron of cavalry and 3 Battalions of infantry.

Mexican Imperials 2 squadrons of cavalry and 4 Battalion of infantry.

Mexican Republic 4 Squadrons of cavalry and 4 Battalions of infantry. 

It is all coming along nicely. Once everything is done we will have a parade for each Army.