Black Powder: Napoleonic Wars (1789-1815) – Portugese Line Infantry

Black Powder: Napoleonic Wars (1789-1815) – Portuguese Line Infantry brings the determined soldiers of Portugals reformed army to your tabletop. Initially outnumbered and undertrained, the Portuguese forces underwent a dramatic transformation under the leadership of British General William Beresford, adopting British drill and tactics to become a formidable fighting force.

Fighting alongside British troops in mixed divisions, the Portuguese played a key role in the Peninsular War, pushing Napoleons forces back across the Pyrenees under Wellingtons command. Clad in their distinctive blue coats, Portuguese line infantry fought with increasing confidence and skill, earning Wellingtons praise as his “fighting cocks” while earning the nickname “pork and beans” from their British allies.

This set allows you to build 20 plastic Portuguese infantry with headgear options for both the early Barretina shako (1806-1810) and the later Stovepipe-style version (1810 onward). It also includes a metal command group with an officer, drummer, and ensigns carrying regimental banners. With ten full-color flags included, you can customize your unit to represent a variety of Portuguese regiments. Pick up your Portuguese Line Infantry today at Boarding School Games and bring one of Wellingtons most trusted forces to the battlefield!

Key Features:
– 20 plastic easy-build Portuguese Line Infantry models
– 4 metal command figures, including officer, drummer, and two ensigns
– Optional headgear for early and late war uniforms
– Includes a 2-page background guide and ten full-color regimental flags
– Models supplied unassembled and unpainted, ready for customization