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Crouchbk: /* Congreve Rockets */

2018-04-26T19:55:30Z

Congreve Rockets

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	=Other=		=Other=
	==Congreve Rockets==		==Congreve Rockets==
	One of the more bizarre weapons featured in the episode is the Rocket artillery invented by ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Sir William Congreve~~, 2nd Baronet\|Sir William Congreve]]~~ (1772-1828). The Prince-Regent of England (the future King ~~[[Wikipedia:George IV of England\|~~George IV]]) was so awed by these weapons that he insisted on sending a troop of them to the Duke of Wellington's Peninsular Army. But since neither Congreve, nor anyone else had any concept of aerodynamics, the rockets had no fins, or other stabilizers attached, and thus were wildly inaccurate.		One of the more bizarre weapons featured in the episode is the Rocket artillery invented by Sir William Congreve (1772-1828). The Prince-Regent of England (the future King George IV) was so awed by these weapons that he insisted on sending a troop of them to the Duke of Wellington's Peninsular Army. But since neither Congreve nor anyone else had any concept of aerodynamics, the rockets had no fins, or other stabilizers attached, and thus were wildly inaccurate.

	The rockets were sporadically used in British Army engagements in the following years, including during the War of 1812 against the United States, inspiring the phrase "the rockets' red glare" in "The Star-Spangled Banner", the American National Anthem.		The rockets were sporadically used in British Army engagements in the following years, including during the War of 1812 against the United States, inspiring the phrase "the rockets' red glare" in "The Star-Spangled Banner", the American National Anthem.

Crouchbk: /* British Heavy Dragoon Pistol */

2018-02-10T00:22:19Z

British Heavy Dragoon Pistol

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	[[Image:SharpeEnemy9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]) holds his [[Flintlock Pistol]] to the head of Isabella ([[Elizabeth Hurley]]).]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]) holds his [[Flintlock Pistol]] to the head of Isabella ([[Elizabeth Hurley]]).]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]) tries to hold Isabella hostage with his (now-empty) pistol.]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]) tries to hold Isabella hostage with his (now-empty) pistol.]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy19.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An officer administers the ''coup de ~~grace~~'' to Hakeswill.]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy19.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An officer administers the ''coup de grâce'' to Hakeswill.]]

	==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol==		==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol==

Crouchbk: /* Congreve Rockets */

2018-01-31T20:17:03Z

Congreve Rockets

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	==Congreve Rockets==		==Congreve Rockets==
	One of the more bizarre weapons featured in the episode is the Rocket artillery invented by [[~~wikipedia~~:William Congreve\|Sir William Congreve]] (1772-1828). The Prince-Regent of England (the future King [[Wikipedia:George IV of England\|George IV]]) was so awed by these weapons that he insisted on sending a troop of them to the Duke of Wellington's Peninsular Army. But since neither Congreve, nor anyone else had any concept of aerodynamics, the rockets had no fins, or other stabilizers attached, and thus were wildly inaccurate.		One of the more bizarre weapons featured in the episode is the Rocket artillery invented by [[Wikipedia:Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet\|Sir William Congreve]] (1772-1828). The Prince-Regent of England (the future King [[Wikipedia:George IV of England\|George IV]]) was so awed by these weapons that he insisted on sending a troop of them to the Duke of Wellington's Peninsular Army. But since neither Congreve, nor anyone else had any concept of aerodynamics, the rockets had no fins, or other stabilizers attached, and thus were wildly inaccurate.

	The rockets were sporadically used in British Army engagements in the following years, including during the War of 1812 against the United States, inspiring the phrase "the rockets' red glare" in "The Star-Spangled Banner", the American National Anthem.		The rockets were sporadically used in British Army engagements in the following years, including during the War of 1812 against the United States, inspiring the phrase "the rockets' red glare" in "The Star-Spangled Banner", the American National Anthem.

Crouchbk: /* Congreve Rockets */

2018-01-31T20:16:11Z

Congreve Rockets

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	However, Sharpe uses them to surprising effect when fighting off a French column, since the weapons are more terrifying than conventional artillery, and because a French column is such a large, tightly-packed mass of men that the rockets cannot fail to hit part of it.		However, Sharpe uses them to surprising effect when fighting off a French column, since the weapons are more terrifying than conventional artillery, and because a French column is such a large, tightly-packed mass of men that the rockets cannot fail to hit part of it.
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Captain Frederickson (Philip Whitchurch) empties one of the rocket canisters into a sack, making a set of ~~impromptu~~ grenades.]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Captain Frederickson ([[Philip Whitchurch]]) empties one of the rocket canisters into a sack, making a set of improvised grenades.]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Lt. Gilliland (Nicholas Rowe) orders Teresa's partisans to light the fuses to the rockets.]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Lt. Gilliland (Nicholas Rowe) orders Teresa's partisans to light the fuses to the rockets.]]
	[[File:SEnemy 28.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Congreve Rockets are launched.]]		[[File:SEnemy 28.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Congreve Rockets are launched.]]

Crouchbk: /* Baker Rifle */

2018-01-31T20:15:52Z

Baker Rifle

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	=Rifles=		=Rifles=
	==Baker Rifle==		==Baker Rifle==
	The most prominently used weapon is the [[Baker Rifle\|Baker Flintlock Rifle]], issued to special units of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Richard Sharpe ([[Sean Bean]]) and his "Chosen Men" – Sgt. Patrick Harper ([[Daragh O'Malley]]), Riflemen Cooper ([[Michael Mears]]), Harris ([[Jason Salkey]]), Hagman ([[John Tams]]) and Perkins ([[Lyndon Davies]]) all carry Bakers, as does the company of the 60th Rifles led by Captain Frederickson (Philip Whitchurch).		The most prominently used weapon is the [[Baker Rifle\|Baker Flintlock Rifle]], issued to special units of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Richard Sharpe ([[Sean Bean]]) and his "Chosen Men" – Sgt. Patrick Harper ([[Daragh O'Malley]]), Riflemen Cooper ([[Michael Mears]]), Harris ([[Jason Salkey]]), Hagman ([[John Tams]]) and Perkins ([[Lyndon Davies]]) all carry Bakers, as does the company of the 60th Rifles led by Captain Frederickson ([[Philip Whitchurch]]).

	[[Image:BakerRifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Baker Rifle (1801-1837), Caliber - 0.625 inch (15.9 mm)]]		[[Image:BakerRifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Baker Rifle (1801-1837), Caliber - 0.625 inch (15.9 mm)]]

Crouchbk: /* Congreve Rockets */

2017-09-07T01:50:50Z

Congreve Rockets

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	=Other=		=Other=
	==Congreve Rockets==		==Congreve Rockets==
	One of the more bizarre weapons featured in the episode is the Rocket artillery invented by Sir William Congreve (1772-1828). The Prince-Regent of England (the future King George IV) was so awed by these weapons that he insisted on sending a troop of them to the Duke of Wellington's Peninsular Army. But since neither Congreve, nor anyone else had any concept of aerodynamics, the rockets had no fins, or other stabilizers attached, and thus were wildly inaccurate.		One of the more bizarre weapons featured in the episode is the Rocket artillery invented by [[wikipedia:William Congreve\|Sir William Congreve]] (1772-1828). The Prince-Regent of England (the future King [[Wikipedia:George IV of England\|George IV]]) was so awed by these weapons that he insisted on sending a troop of them to the Duke of Wellington's Peninsular Army. But since neither Congreve, nor anyone else had any concept of aerodynamics, the rockets had no fins, or other stabilizers attached, and thus were wildly inaccurate.

	The rockets were sporadically used in British Army engagements in the following years, including during the War of 1812 against the United States, inspiring the phrase "the rockets' red glare" in "The Star-Spangled Banner", the American National Anthem.		The rockets were sporadically used in British Army engagements in the following years, including during the War of 1812 against the United States, inspiring the phrase "the rockets' red glare" in "The Star-Spangled Banner", the American National Anthem.

Crouchbk: /* Model 1816 Cavalry Carbine */

2016-06-06T21:42:19Z

Model 1816 Cavalry Carbine

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	==Model 1816 Cavalry Carbine==		==Model 1816 Cavalry Carbine==
	~~The~~ French soldier accompanying Colonel Dubreton carries a [[Model 1816 Cavalry Carbine]].		Sgt. Bigeard (actor uncredited), the French soldier accompanying Colonel Dubreton carries a [[Model 1816 Cavalry Carbine]].
	[[File:French 1816 cavalry carbine.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|French 1816 Cavalry Flintlock Carbine - .69 caliber]]		[[File:French 1816 cavalry carbine.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|none\|French 1816 Cavalry Flintlock Carbine - .69 caliber]]
	[[Image:SEnemy 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~Carbine is~~ on the left.]]		[[Image:SEnemy 09.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Bigeard on the left with his carbine.]]

	=Pistols=		=Pistols=

Commando552: /* Pistols */

2016-06-05T23:02:41Z

Pistols

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	==British Heavy Dragoon Pistol==		==British Heavy Dragoon Pistol==
	[[Flintlock Pistol\|British Heavy Dragoon Pistols]] are used by British soldiers, Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite~~]]) and "Marshall" Pot-Au-Feu ([[Tony Haygarth~~]]).		[[Flintlock Pistol\|British Heavy Dragoon Pistols]] are used by British soldiers and Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]).
	[[File:British Heavy Dragoon pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|British Heavy Dragoon Pistol - .62 caliber]]		[[File:British Heavy Dragoon pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|British Heavy Dragoon Pistol - .62 caliber]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]) holds his [[Flintlock Pistol]] to the head of Isabella ([[Elizabeth Hurley]]).]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]) holds his [[Flintlock Pistol]] to the head of Isabella ([[Elizabeth Hurley]]).]]
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	==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol==		==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol==
	Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) ~~carries a~~ [[Flintlock Pistol\|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol]]. ~~It is an~~ early pattern ~~pistol~~ fitted with a belt hook down the left side of the barrel.		Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) and "Marshall" Pot-Au-Feu ([[Tony Haygarth]]) carry [[Flintlock Pistol\|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol]]s. They are early pattern pistols fitted with a belt hook down the left side of the barrel.
	[[File:French Model 1777 cavlary officer flintlock.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Charleville Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock- .69 cal]]		[[File:French Model 1777 cavlary officer flintlock.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Charleville Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock- .69 cal]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) holds his own pistol on Hakeswill.]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) holds his own pistol on Hakeswill.]]

Ben41: /* Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol */

2016-06-05T22:02:57Z

Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol

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	==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol==		==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol==
	Col. Dubreton (~~Francois Guetary~~) carries a [[Flintlock Pistol\|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol]]. It is an early pattern pistol fitted with a belt hook down the left side of the barrel.		Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) carries a [[Flintlock Pistol\|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol]]. It is an early pattern pistol fitted with a belt hook down the left side of the barrel.
	[[File:French Model 1777 cavlary officer flintlock.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Charleville Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock- .69 cal]]		[[File:French Model 1777 cavlary officer flintlock.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Charleville Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock- .69 cal]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Col. Dubreton (~~Francois Guetary~~) holds his own pistol on Hakeswill.]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) holds his own pistol on Hakeswill.]]

	==Boxlock Blunderbuss==		==Boxlock Blunderbuss==

Ben41: /* Pocket Flintlock Pistol */

2016-06-05T21:56:15Z

Pocket Flintlock Pistol

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	=Pistols=		=Pistols=
	==Pocket Flintlock Pistol==		==Pocket Flintlock Pistol==
	A Pocket Flintlock is used by Col. Sir Augustus Farthingdale (Jeremy Child) to get Harper's attention.		A Pocket Flintlock is used by Col. Sir Augustus Farthingdale ([[Jeremy Child]]) to get Harper's attention.
	[[File:brass.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]		[[File:brass.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy20.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sir Augustus Farthingdale (Jeremy Child) fires his pistol (little more than a noisemaker) into the air to get Harper's attention.]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy20.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Sir Augustus Farthingdale ([[Jeremy Child]]) fires his pistol (little more than a noisemaker) into the air to get Harper's attention.]]

	==British Heavy Dragoon Pistol==		==British Heavy Dragoon Pistol==

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	==British Heavy Dragoon Pistol==		==British Heavy Dragoon Pistol==
	[[Flintlock Pistol\|British Heavy Dragoon Pistols]] are used by British soldiers, Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite~~]]) and "Marshall" Pot-Au-Feu ([[Tony Haygarth~~]]).		[[Flintlock Pistol\|British Heavy Dragoon Pistols]] are used by British soldiers and Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]).
	[[File:British Heavy Dragoon pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|British Heavy Dragoon Pistol - .62 caliber]]		[[File:British Heavy Dragoon pistol.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|British Heavy Dragoon Pistol - .62 caliber]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]) holds his [[Flintlock Pistol]] to the head of Isabella ([[Elizabeth Hurley]]).]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hakeswill ([[Pete Postlethwaite]]) holds his [[Flintlock Pistol]] to the head of Isabella ([[Elizabeth Hurley]]).]]
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	==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol==		==Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol==
	Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) ~~carries a~~ [[Flintlock Pistol\|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol]]. ~~It is an~~ early pattern ~~pistol~~ fitted with a belt hook down the left side of the barrel.		Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) and "Marshall" Pot-Au-Feu ([[Tony Haygarth]]) carry [[Flintlock Pistol\|Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol]]s. They are early pattern pistols fitted with a belt hook down the left side of the barrel.
	[[File:French Model 1777 cavlary officer flintlock.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Charleville Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock- .69 cal]]		[[File:French Model 1777 cavlary officer flintlock.jpg\|thumb\|none\|300px\|Charleville Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock- .69 cal]]
	[[Image:SharpeEnemy12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) holds his own pistol on Hakeswill.]]		[[Image:SharpeEnemy12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Col. Dubreton ([[François Guétary]]) holds his own pistol on Hakeswill.]]