Napoleonic Wars French Line Infantry Officers, 54 mm (1/32) Scale Plastic Figures – Expeditionary Force

• Napoleonic Wars Range: French Line Regiments 1812-1815 Collection
• Approximately 2.25″ tall
• 8 highly detailed historically accurate plastic figures
• Unpainted in 8 poses including 2 mounted with horses
• Packaged in a box
• Recommended for hobbyists and miniature gamers 14 years and above.

Unlike the armies of the  other monarchies, advancement in the Grande Armée was based on proven ability rather than social class or wealth. Napoleon wanted his army to be a meritocracy, where every soldier, no matter how humble of birth, could rise rapidly to the highest levels of command, much as he had done (provided, of course, they did not rise too high or too fast). This was equally applied to the French and foreign officers, and no less than 140 foreigners attained the rank of Général. By and large this goal was achieved. Given the right opportunities to prove themselves, capable men could rise to the top within a few years, whereas in other armies it usually required decades if at all. It was said that even the lowliest private carried a marshal’s baton in his knapsack.