The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo
This film shows the kit and equipment that the 42nd of Foot, The Black Watch wore and used at Waterloo. The Battalion was in 9 Bde of Picton's 5th Division and fought at Quatre Bras and Waterloo. The 8 British Battalions in Picton's Division were all Peninsula Battalions and most probably the most relaible in Wellington's Army. Hence their use at Quatre Bras and their position at Waterloo. The Division lost 43% of its men as casualties at Waterloo including Picton himself, Wellington's greatest fighting general.
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 20 min
Cast
- Andrew Duff - Presenter and Producer
- Tim Saunders - Director and Editor
Production: Battlefield History TV
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
kilt, us army, bagpipe, waterloo, documentary short
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo about?
- This film shows the kit and equipment that the 42nd of Foot, The Black Watch wore and used at Waterloo. The Battalion was in 9 Bde of Picton's 5th Division and fought at Quatre Bras and Waterloo. The 8 British Battalions in Picton's Division were all Peninsula Battalions and most probably the most relaible in Wellington's Army. Hence their use at Quatre Bras and their position at Waterloo. The Division lost 43% of its men as casualties at Waterloo including Picton himself, Wellington's greatest fighting general.
- Who stars in The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo?
- The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo stars Andrew Duff, Tim Saunders.
- How long is The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo?
- The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo?
- The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo produced?
- The 42nd of Foot - Black Watch - Dress and Equipment at Waterloo was produced in United Kingdom.