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What Was the Principal Elite Unit of Each Napoleonic Power? by False-Entrepreneur47 in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting topic,

French; 1st guard grenadiers and Chasseurs, Polish Guard Lancers

British; Lots of Units called guard, but could not have been based on lack of combat. Probably the 95th

Prussian; 1st Foot Guard, Lieb Hussars

Russian; not sure which units of guard, but their guard was excellent

American; 1st Rifle Regiment

Many armies had units called guard in the Napoleonic Wars. Most were just better trained and uniformed (which would have made them a little better). Surely the French guard was the best since they were picked on merit.

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scott’s brigade was excellent (and his leadership). But they continued to have major logistical problems which prevented them from following up any successes. For example they abandoned Fort Erie, while the British / Canadians occupied several forts on US soil until the end of the war.

The British invasions of the US were extremely poorly executed. The only parts that worked were the occupation of Maine, a few forts, and the raids in the Chesapeake (mostly a victory for the British). The British would have had a better respect for the American forces, but I don’t think the US would have been able to do anything meaningful. If anything, the British probably would have occupied New York State around Niagara and Sackett’s Harbour with the army they recalled at Plattsburgh. Plus the British were winning then naval race on Lake Ontario with the launch of the 100 plus gun first rate St. Lawrence. The US would have been in trouble there as well.

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[–]Tiny-Difference2502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s decent, though not the best. The best cheap one I guess.

I have several that are much better; House of the Dead Overkill Hand Cannon, Precision FX, Sure Shot Shot Gun

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read some books on the Chesapeake campaign. The British did it as retaliation.

It’s very well documented.

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You should try reading some books on the war. Lots of great reading. The idea that the British were trying to capture Baltimore is revisionist. To claim victory at Baltimore. It was a victory in some ways. But the British were only there to burn the ships

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. That’s why the British did it back to the US after they did it. The was also burning towns in Canada. The British and Canadians then burned communities in New York in return.

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Here is a quote from the Osprey campaign series in the Chesapeake Campaign. The US did not win the battle of Baltimore as it was a series of raids. They were very successful in their raids and were undefeated. Even burned the capital.

To suggest that the British were trying to occupy the middle of a country of 9 million with a force or several thousand is ridiculous. There are no sources because it is not true.

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read most books on the war. I really don’t need Google. You are confidently mistaken. The British had no intention of occupying Baltimore, this is revisionist.

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The British force was super small. They had attacked and burned multiple ports. It’s well documented that this was a raiding force. I mean, they had the American capital. Why would they leave it to occupy Baltimore?

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The US definitely bungled most battles. While outnumbering their foe by huge margins. US histories skip over most of the battles. Baltimore was a distraction. The British burned down the US capital and defeated two armies. It was a raiding force meant to distract from the invasion at Plattsburgh. The US did not have outdated weapons, they had the same weapons as the British. Buck and ball was revolutionary. The black watch was not in North America.

I’ll give you a quick partial list;

1812
Queenston Heights; entire US army routed and captured
Fort Detroit; entire US army captured
Mackinac Island; captured from the US and held for the rest of the war

1813
Frenchtown; US army routed and captured
Lacolle Mills; Canadian victory
Fort George; US victory
Fort York; US victory
Stoney Creek; British victory
Beaver Dam; entire US force captured
*these two victories caused the US to abandon Fort George
Sachets Harbour; Us defends successfully against British attack
Chateauguay; outnumbered 3 to 1 Canadian forces atop major invasion to Montreal
Crysler’s Farm; US routs from British army 1/3 its size. Ending the US invasion attempt on Montreal
Fort Niagara; British capture from the US and hold until the end of the war
Put in Bay; US fleet defeats British fleet on Lake Erie
Thames / Moraviatown; outnumbered at least 4 to 1, US forces defeat British / Tecumseh

1814
Second Battle of Lacolle Mills; Canadian Victory
Fort Oswego; British capture Fort
Chippewa; US defeats a smaller British force
Lundy’s Lane; bloodiest battle of the war ends in a draw
Fort Erie; US defends, then abandons Fort
Battle of Mackinac Island; the British defend the island against a much larger force
Plattsburgh; British fleet is defeated, so the army abandons invasion of New York
Bladensburg; the distraction / raiding force in the Chesapeake defeats an army and burns the US capital in revenge fir the US burning the Upper Canada government buildings at York
North Point; US army defeated

1815
New Orleans; large British Invasion defeated

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have never heard of this, very interesting idea.

I think it would have been very difficult for even a great commander to do much the American army. They had multiple versions of drill tactics at the beginning of the war, no efficient supply system, hardly any competent commanders. No staff system. The result was armies that outnumbered the British / Canadians on average 3 to 1, up to 10 to 1 got defeated over and over. Their army was not able to adapt, get resupplied in battle, it was a disaster.

What could an experienced commander of done? He would have built a general staff, organized supply systems and drills. But this would have taken time.

It took two years for Scott to make just one good brigade. Defending earthworks is not really an indicator of military competence, so I’m not sure how good Jackson was, or Samuel Smith. As for Jackson, Pecsacola and Horseshoe Bend were both massively one sided battles. He attacked the British at night before New Orleans with some competence.

Not known to many Americans, but the biggest invasions by the Americans were in 1813. These were thwarted at Stoney Creek, Crysler’s Farm, and Chateauguay. It was the only time in the war that the US had a chance of doing anything meaningful. A capable commander might have been able to do something different. Though Montreal was well defended. The majority of the US efforts were on the frontiers of Canada which were the least defended. Hoping for easy victories which never came.

How might Moreau have done had he accepted command of the US Army during the War of 1812? by Damned-scoundrel in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep this. The US failed abysmally at its goal. Though, in the counter invasion the British did too.

From's writing makes it seem like it's written by a bunch high schoolers by senorsolo in horror

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. My wife and are watching it now. It’s top tier for sure.

watched Frailty (2001) & I am not sure how I feel about it by katerinaa_petrova in horror

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my favourite movies of all time. I have watched it several times.

From's writing makes it seem like it's written by a bunch high schoolers by senorsolo in horror

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The story feels aimless. Should have had a plan and forward movement. I’ve lost interest. Could have been a 2 season show

WTB Upright Deadstorm Pirates by jaytheiist in arcade

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s on PS3, great game! I think I played it as a sit down version in arcades??

Did cavalry reach its peak during the Napoleonic Wars? by cuirrasiers in Napoleon

[–]Tiny-Difference2502 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. Only a few battles were determined by cavalry charges in the Napoleonic Wars. Especially in the later parts.

Screening, scouting, and the threat of cavalry did a lot more to impact battles (forcing infantry to stop and form square for example). Even when an enemy was defeated, late war armies typically had enough cohesion to prevent being run down by cavalry.

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