Napoleon's Allies

[mikec55]

This question is for all you students of Napoleonic history. You'd think with access to the internet, I'd find this answer myself but I seemed to be looking in all the wrong places. (What, no historical info at francinesfarmfriends.com? ) Ahem, anyway...Which, if any, European countries were allies of Napoleon? I was looking through my vast collection of unpainted figures & found a few that would make interesting little 2-3 figure dioramas. I suppose I could always call it 'Friendly Fire' when finished but I'd rather be a bit more historically accurate. Thanks in advance.

Mike

 

[mikec55]

This question is for all you students of Napoleonic history. You'd think with access to the internet, I'd find this answer myself but I seemed to be looking in all the wrong places. (What, no historical info at francinesfarmfriends.com? ) Ahem, anyway...Which, if any, European countries were allies of Napoleon? I was looking through my vast collection of unpainted figures & found a few that would make interesting little 2-3 figure dioramas. I suppose I could always call it 'Friendly Fire' when finished but I'd rather be a bit more historically accurate. Thanks in advance.

Mike

 

[frank h]

Hi Mike
In answer to your question it must be bourne in mind that the map of
Europe today, differs completely from the days of Napoleon.

So I would say instead of actual countries as allies more a question of
states, such as Dalmatia, Bavaria, Westphalia, Croatia etc.

This would then put the inhabitants of these states in French service
For example Polish/Dutch lancers German/Italian light infantry
as well as Swiss and even Lithuanians.

I hope this is of some help

Frank

 

[frank h]

Hi Mike
In answer to your question it must be bourne in mind that the map of
Europe today, differs completely from the days of Napoleon.

So I would say instead of actual countries as allies more a question of
states, such as Dalmatia, Bavaria, Westphalia, Croatia etc.

This would then put the inhabitants of these states in French service
For example Polish/Dutch lancers German/Italian light infantry
as well as Swiss and even Lithuanians.

I hope this is of some help

Frank

 

[mikec55]

Frank,

Thank you, that's a big help. I'll have to rethink my diorama possibilities. Among the figures I have are Polish/Dutch lancers. Those guys were the biggest question marks for me but if all else fails, French vs. Scottish highlanders are always a safe bet. Thanks again.

Mike

 

[mikec55]

Frank,

Thank you, that's a big help. I'll have to rethink my diorama possibilities. Among the figures I have are Polish/Dutch lancers. Those guys were the biggest question marks for me but if all else fails, French vs. Scottish highlanders are always a safe bet. Thanks again.

Mike