In 1812 Cotton commanded the Cavalry Division during the Peninsula Campaign. He was well-known for his “splendid appearance” as a general officer of Hussars. Our figure shows him pointing out to Wellington some enemy movement.
From the higher echelons of the General Staff we move forward to a brand-new British cavalry regiment…in action – The 2nd. Life Guards. It’s been too long since our last British Napoleonic cavalry…The Scots Greys (or if you prefer the 2nd. North British Dragoons), so now we’re making amends…
In 1812 Cotton commanded the Cavalry Division during the Peninsula Campaign. He was well-known for his “splendid appearance” as a general officer of Hussars. Our figure shows him pointing out to Wellington some enemy movement.
From the higher echelons of the General Staff we move forward to a brand-new British cavalry regiment…in action – The 2nd. Life Guards. It’s been too long since our last British Napoleonic cavalry…The Scots Greys (or if you prefer the 2nd. North British Dragoons), so now we’re making amends…