Napoleonic wars. More change you'll spend the war in some fort doing nothing.
I honestly thought you meant the English Civil War at first. The Napoleonic Wars - there is nothing like the sound of flint on frizzen
They would both be absolutely horrific and terrifying to fight in. Neither.Neither isn't a choice bro.... You choose which you would have fought in or you shouldn't be here.
The question is which would you like to fight in, and I wouldn't like to fight in either ::)Then don't post ::)
Why not? Am I not allowed to voice my opinion that both wars were terrible for the common soldier?
Why not? Am I not allowed to voice my opinion that both wars were terrible for the common soldier?Maybe in a thread about how terrible they were but not in here....
They would both be absolutely horrific and terrifying to fight in. Neither.
Well if you really had a choice why would anybody fight in a war???They would both be absolutely horrific and terrifying to fight in. Neither.
I would've chose this maybe I should add a option :D
Well if you really had a choice why would anybody fight in a war???They would both be absolutely horrific and terrifying to fight in. Neither.
I would've chose this maybe I should add a option :D
Civil War.
Because fuck the CSA.
Im pretty certain if I was living at the time I would have enlisted just like every other man did. Granted I totally would not go back in time to fight in the war if I had the choice.
Hopefully I wouldn't end up being one of those guys who bring the 1,000 man regiment do to 300 strength.
Civil war all the way
Long live CSA
I'd rather fight in Napoleonic Wars and this is why; the Civil War weaponry was more sophisticated and accurate than during the NW era, therefore, while the Civil War weaponry can almost be compared to rifles, they were still forced to fire in lines which is the ultimate death sentence. Whereas NW although it's almost the same, the muskets weren't that accurate, so you may live just a little bit longer.
You'd probably have a better chance of surviving in the Napoleonic Wars. It all depends on your regiment and/or what battle you were in but it would not be uncommon for regiments in the Civil War, more so for Southern forces, to be completely obliterated to <10% strength. Even though conscription was a heavily used system in the Napoleonic Wars in the CSA late-war conscription made regiments simultaneously younger and older as all the young men were killed or maimed; that kind of desperation for bodies to be put on the line did not happen in the Napoleonic Wars.
Which is why you're a skirmisher, so that way you can use cover more often that marching towards your death via column. Also scavenging.
You'd probably have a better chance of surviving in the Napoleonic Wars. It all depends on your regiment and/or what battle you were in but it would not be uncommon for regiments in the Civil War, more so for Southern forces, to be completely obliterated to <10% strength. Even though conscription was a heavily used system in the Napoleonic Wars in the CSA late-war conscription made regiments simultaneously younger and older as all the young men were killed or maimed; that kind of desperation for bodies to be put on the line did not happen in the Napoleonic Wars.
Oh my god. Pick up a book before creating stupid misconceptions.
In 1814 in France, 16 year olds (Never heard of the Marie Louises?) were called up to join the war, and men as older than 50 also called up. Bullshit that such desperation wasn't in the Napoleonic wars.Which is why you're a skirmisher, so that way you can use cover more often that marching towards your death via column. Also scavenging.
It was far more dangerous to be a skirmisher. You're almost always in the vanguard, fighting at the very front and constantly in action. Ontop of that you still have to on occasion fight in a line with the line companies. Not to mention that cavalry will wreck you on any given occasion, like the french cuirassiers wiping out a brigade of Russian jaegers at Beresina.
Civil war because fuck the union
Dem fighting wordsCivil war because fuck the union
Traitor! Execute him!
All the more reason to say Britain as we had the best navy, line infantry, and skirmishers due to the lack of conscription.
the British regiments could withstand about 3 more volleys than other nations.
my original point that British infantry training and discipline gave them the best line infantry in the world at the time. Fact.
, the 2e Corp de Erlon were a larger force than the 92nd and other regiments
holding the French back until the Scott's Grey's could get them. They were being used to delay the French for the cavalry not being saved by the cavalry.
Green jackets however, though they may be melodramatised, are thought to be the best rifles which was the point I was trying to put out.
Conscription doesnt have shit to do with discipline, volunteers may be more motivated but the training and discipline they receive is the same.
Also what is this that the British+ Allies used discipline to defeat French numbers? Look at the battles and you'll realise the French had the same number or less troops than the Brits.
Ex. Salamanca, Toulouse, Talavera, Vittoria and Albuera
Even then they had terrible difficulties fighting the very worst French troops (excluding 1808). Took them 6 years to boot the French out of Spain with the best soldiers they had-
Furthermore, i'm sure you've heard instances of the supreme British discipline. Like the Horse Guards selling their horses for liquor :)
I never said the French were immune, I was simply trying to show alternate reasons that could compile to result in a slow British liberation of Spain and Portugal during the Peninsula campaign
I don't give a singledamnfuck about the American Civil War, so Napoleonic Wars obviously.
I don't give a singledamnfuck about the American Civil War, so Napoleonic Wars obviously.
ofc it is, but during napoleonic wars was even better :D since you know... no officer targeting :D (it was true)Evidence that no officers were shot by the enemy, ever?
wow, i got duuring'd
If you know it was more then one regiment, why did you name only one?
If you know it was more then one regiment, why did you name only one?
60th Royal American Rifles fought in greenjackets.
None... Both where blood baths and most likely die from disease not a real death on the battlefield.this is very true
Both wars were terrible for the soldiers.
I "like" both scenarios but I guess I'd go with the napoleonic wars for the look of it, the simplicity and what people call honour.
Both wars were incredibly cruel though, and I would not really want to fight in a war.
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too many euro farbs around here
those interested in re-enacting.
Still, the re-enactor Section is the most fun part of the forums and doesn't even have close to the amount of drama and fights the rest of the forum experiences. And when we have a fight, it's usually everybody against Vince. Cos he be farb.
Maybe try reading the section again before you post crap about it.
The Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
The nationalism is strong with this one. You talk about better killing ability like its a good thing :PThe Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
The ACW should be renamed to: "Cheap imitation of the Gay Pride Parade with Guns, albeit with worse uniforms, worse-trained and equipped men, and Negro slaves." :P
The nationalism is strong with this one. You talk about better killing ability like its a good thing :PThe Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
The ACW should be renamed to: "Cheap imitation of the Gay Pride Parade with Guns, albeit with worse uniforms, worse-trained and equipped men, and Negro slaves." :P
The Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
I STEAL EVERYTHINGThe Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
I'm inclined to believe that you stole my line.
RIGHT DUURING AMIRITE?
Anyway, Klar I recommend looking into circus. It suit your intelligent level and of course, humor. ;D
Hmm...The Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
I'm inclined to believe that you stole my line.
RIGHT DUURING AMIRITE?
Anyway, Klar I recommend looking into circus. It suit your intelligent level and of course, humor. ;D
This isn't gonna turn into a #EUMasterRace4Life kind of argument is it?Hmm...The Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
I'm inclined to believe that you stole my line.
RIGHT DUURING AMIRITE?
Anyway, Klar I recommend looking into circus. It suit your intelligent level and of course, humor. ;D
Good One. (Said the guy with "Slap a Jap" as a description)SpoilerLove it when NA speaks about intelligence, it's like watching a gorilla try to learn English.[close]
Hmm...The Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
I'm inclined to believe that you stole my line.
RIGHT DUURING AMIRITE?
Anyway, Klar I recommend looking into circus. It suit your intelligent level and of course, humor. ;D
Good One. (Said the guy with "Slap a Jap" as a description)SpoilerLove it when NA speaks about intelligence, it's like watching a gorilla try to learn English.[close]
Just ignore him he's just being an idiot. Showing himself him and making himself look stupid.Hmm...The Napoleonic Wars should just be renamed to "Gay Pride Parade with Guns"
I'm inclined to believe that you stole my line.
RIGHT DUURING AMIRITE?
Anyway, Klar I recommend looking into circus. It suit your intelligent level and of course, humor. ;D
Good One. (Said the guy with "Slap a Jap" as a description)SpoilerLove it when NA speaks about intelligence, it's like watching a gorilla try to learn English.[close]
You are a disgrace to humanity, let alone England.
A^^smart mancamping nub who can't shoot or melee and only enjoys leading others to ragequit joins the artillery, ... balh blah blah
A smart man joins the artillery, a [forgot name but relates to nature] nature-lover joins the cavalry, a lazy man joins the navy, a fool joins the army.
A smart man joins the artillery, a [forgot name but relates to nature] nature-lover joins the cavalry, a lazy man joins the navy, a fool joins the army.
A DANDY joins the Cavalry.
A smart man joins the artillery, a [forgot name but relates to nature] nature-lover joins the cavalry, alazy manbrave man joins the navy, a fool joins the army.
ADANDYlazy man joins the Cavalry.
They would both be absolutely horrific and terrifying to fight in. Neither.Neither isn't a choice bro.... You choose which you would have fought in or you shouldn't be here.
Napoleonic Wars Btw :)
I speak from personal experience when I say: Lies.
Civil War: Die in battle
Napoleonic Wars: Get killed by everything EXCEPT battle.
I'm reading a fascinating book on the regimental history of the 9e Legere and I'm pretty sure civil war soldiers had It way better of then napoleonic soldiers. Any of you who say you would want to be in he napoleonic wars don't know what your talking about.
Well if I was forced to join any war I would apparently join some civil war artillery. I also dont give a single fuck on the ACW but being placed miles behind the front, operating some OP fort gun doesnt sound too dangerous eh?
Well if I was forced to join any war I would apparently join some civil war artillery. I also dont give a single fuck on the ACW but being placed miles behind the front, operating some OP fort gun doesnt sound too dangerous eh?heavy artillery fort garish. Wasn't to dangerous...until the overland campaign.
Wtf is ACR
Wtf is ACRi meant AR. Telephone grammar keyboard fucked up. xd. AR for American Revolution.