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About us Founded in July of 2020 by a group of friends with a combined total of 15 years in the Light Infantry communities of Napoleonic games, and the simple goal of filling in a gap in the NW Community that has been left open for far too long; an English speaking, historically authentic representation of the British Rifle formations of the late Napoleonic wars. And to this end, we prioritise 3 things, Entertainment, Authenticity, and Community. Everyone is welcome to join, whether you are a new or skilled player. We hope to see you soon on the battlefield whether you are with us or against us. | Prelude of the Battalion In the year of 1803, the fourteen-month European interlude that was the Peace of Amiens came to an end, and Britain once again went to war against France. Napoleon Bonaparte, Seeking to strike at the British, but thwarted by the barrier of the English Channel, sent an army corps to occupy the King of England's Hanoverian electorate the homeland from which Britain's Hanoverian dynasty had been invited to the throne in 1714, and over which they still reigned. One of the consequences of this particular piece of Napoleonic aggression was a steady but growing movement of men of the former Hanoverian Army to England. |
History of the Battalion |
(https://i.imgyukle.com/2020/08/19/uiVfqf.png) The Legion was known for its excellent discipline and fighting ability. The cavalry was reputed to be among the best in the British army. According to the historian Alessandro Barbero, the King's German Legion "had such a high degree of professionalism that it was considered equal in every way to the best British units." | Napoleon's ruthless expansion and enforced revisions of the political map of Europe created many tens of thousands of refugees, many of whom ended up in the motey ranks of various, often short-lived corps in British pay. The KGL was something different: a large force of all arms, which would come to represent a significant minority of Britain's troops in the field, whose professional quality would keep it in the forefront of the British effort to bring down he French dictator and to free the Hanoverians' country from occupation by his troops. At the front of this task; The Second Light Battalion, who's members had made up the oldest and most experienced members of the KGL, Many of whom had found their origins in the Hannovan Army. The KGL campaigned in several western European countries at a time when the political map of Europe was constantly being re-drawn. From the Baltic in the north to the island of Malta in the south, from Ireland and Portugal in the west to Pomerania in the east, the KGL marched and frequently fought in a continent very different to that of today. Although the Legion never fought autonomously, its units participated in campaigns in Hanover, Pomerania, Copenhagen and Walcheren, the Peninsular War under General Sir John Moore; and the retreat to Corunna; the Peninsular Campaign under the Duke of Wellington, including the battles of Bussaco, Barrosa, Fuentes de Onoro, Albuera, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Garcia Hernandez, Burgos, Venta del Pozo, Vittoria, San Sebastian, Nivelle, Orthez, Sicily, and the eastern parts of Spain, Northern Germany and Göhrde. At the Battle of Waterloo, the 2nd Light Battalion — alongside members of the 1st Light Battalion, the Light Company of the 5th Line Battalion, and the Luneburg Battalion defended the farmhouse and road at "La Haye Sainte." As the 5th Line Battalion under Colonel Ompteda was on its way to reinforce the defenders of Haye Sainte, the French cavalry attached to Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon Corp I rode them down; only a few of the intended relievers survived. After a six-hour defence, without ammunition, or reinforcements, the Germans were forced to abandon the farm, leaving the buildings in shambles and their dead behind. |
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Historically authentic representation of the British Rifle formations of the late Napoleonic wars.Looking forward to seeing how you work in the field :) good luck.
Good luck! :)
Good Luck! :)
Best of luck :)
best of luck!
Good luckThank you all for your good wishes!
I'm sure we'll cross paths eventually, that'll certainly be a good show. Thank you for the kind words.Historically authentic representation of the British Rifle formations of the late Napoleonic wars.Looking forward to seeing how you work in the field :) good luck.
+1, heard your battalion serjeant major was a sexy beastThis is an undeniable fact
Word of warning to anyone wanting to join us, K i n k y stuff goes on in our VC. 🤫
Good luckThankyou
Good luck guys!
Bump for these awesome dudes.
Good luck guys!
Was Really Questioning on returning to Warband, then got a DM by the Leader Thire, who seems like a great guy, sat down and had a conversation with him about my experience previously with Warband and how I actually use to lead regiments and told him my hope in the regiment, he seemd to actually take a intrest in his members like a family and a close community and wanted to help me get to where I would like to be. So I joined the regiment and have enjoyed every event and training we have had.
Was Really Questioning on returning to Warband, then got a DM by the Leader Thire, who seems like a great guy, sat down and had a conversation with him about my experience previously with Warband and how I actually use to lead regiments and told him my hope in the regiment, he seemd to actually take a intrest in his members like a family and a close community and wanted to help me get to where I would like to be. So I joined the regiment and have enjoyed every event and training we have had.
Was Really Questioning on returning to Warband, then got a DM by the Leader Thire, who seems like a great guy, sat down and had a conversation with him about my experience previously with Warband and how I actually use to lead regiments and told him my hope in the regiment, he seemd to actually take a intrest in his members like a family and a close community and wanted to help me get to where I would like to be. So I joined the regiment and have enjoyed every event and training we have had.
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Was Really Questioning on returning to Warband, then got a DM by the Leader Thire, who seems like a great guy, sat down and had a conversation with him about my experience previously with Warband and how I actually use to lead regiments and told him my hope in the regiment, he seemd to actually take a intrest in his members like a family and a close community and wanted to help me get to where I would like to be. So Now I want to die. Send help.
GL to a fellow KGL!
Bump.
im turkishAttiTurk confirmed?
for every day that passes the artillery grows more and more sexy
for every day that passes the artillery grows more and more sexy
Finna boutta gonna turn the 2nd and 8th into Arty guard Regts soon
:3 good looking thing tbh
Did you know this Regiment is still shooting at mainlanders?
Did you know this Regiment is still shooting at mainlanders?
Did you know this Regiment is still shooting at mainlanders?
Kings Germans shooting at Non-Kings Germans. sad
Did you know this Regiment is still shooting at mainlanders?
im still surprised you promoted someone like Maizz to Corporal
+1, heard your battalion serjeant major was a sexy beast
do we?
I mean if he says so we actually exist.
Roster update when? I dont see poor Ascential on it.
do we?
I mean if he says so we actually exist.
Roster update when? I dont see poor Ascential on it.
people don't read this shit, the only reason COs update it is to make their pp hard at the number of people who joined their regt
do we?
I mean if he says so we actually exist.
Roster update when? I dont see poor Ascential on it.
people don't read this shit, the only reason COs update it is to make their pp hard at the number of people who joined their regt
Well after your most recent annexation you would have a lot of fun. ;)
do we?
I mean if he says so we actually exist.
Roster update when? I dont see poor Ascential on it.
people don't read this shit, the only reason COs update it is to make their pp hard at the number of people who joined their regt
Well after your most recent annexation you would have a lot of fun. ;)
we've gotta annex the entirety of France next, Glass the lot, and turn it into an Ancap utopia