The Allies are besieging the French held town of Dendermont and early one morning Major Shandy, his faithful dog 'Charlie' and his batman Corporal Trim are taking an early morning stroll near the Allied right flank - then !
The French having found a secret ford over the river that was meant to protect the siege lines are marching to take the thinly held flank and raise the siege .
Charlie dashes to the Allied Head Quarters to warn them of the impending attack .
Major Shandy alerts the commander of the Artillery.
The French force made up of the Saxon LiebGrenadierGarde , the Saxon Hussar squadron Von Schill , French Hussars Bercheny and the Chasseurs De Sombreuil move onto the table .
The extreme right of the Allied lines held at the moment by 1 artillery piece and 2 companies of the yet untried 18th Foote (Royal Irish) . Can Uncle Toby Shandy organise the defences till help comes ? ........ Too be Continued
'Charlie' - The Prince August home cast dog is of course based on our own dog 'Charlie'
Love the dog (real and toy). Might I prevail upon you to cast me a couple?
ReplyDeleteSurely if you Email me your address - my email legio.xx@virgin.net
ReplyDeleteNo dog like an old dog. Nice paint conversion of the fox hound! I had to look close to recognize it, well done!
ReplyDeleteHopefully his warning was on time. I look forward to the battle.
I added a bit to his ears and tail to make him more Spaniel like
DeleteHope they are fortified by some of Mrs Miggins' celebrated pies for the coming battle...
ReplyDeleteGreat figure of Charlie.