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[[Image:SBattle.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Sharpe's Battle'' (1995)]] | [[Image:SBattle.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Sharpe's Battle'' (1995)]] | ||
| − | '''''Sharpe's Battle''''' is the seventh episode of the Carlton UK series ''[[Sharpe]]'', starring [[Sean Bean]] as Captain Richard Sharpe, the officer of a small [[Baker Rifle|Rifles]] detachment during the Napoleonic Wars. | + | '''''Sharpe's Battle''''' is the seventh episode of the Carlton UK series ''[[Sharpe]]'', starring [[Sean Bean]] as Captain Richard Sharpe, the officer of a small [[Baker Rifle|Rifles]] detachment during the Napoleonic Wars. Sharpe earns the enmity of Brigadier General Guy Loup ([[Oliver Cotton]]), the commander of a vicious anti-guerilla unit of the French army in occupied Spain. At the same time, he is tasked as the training master for the ''Real Compania Irlandesa'', a ceremonial unit of expatriate Irish troops, foisted on the British Army by the Spanish royal court. |
{{TV Title|Sharpe's Battle}} | {{TV Title|Sharpe's Battle}} | ||
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==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. | + | 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. |
[[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)]] | ||
[[Image:SBattle_08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harris ([[Jason Salkey]]) fires his Baker rifle.]] | [[Image:SBattle_08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harris ([[Jason Salkey]]) fires his Baker rifle.]] | ||
== Brown Bess Flintlock Musket == | == Brown Bess Flintlock Musket == | ||
| − | The standard long arm issued to "redcoat" British soldiers is the [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket]]. | + | The standard long arm issued to "redcoat" British soldiers is the [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket]]. It is also issued to soldiers of the Real Compania Irlandesa, including O'Rourke ([[Liam Carney]]). |
[[Image:India pattern brown bess.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Original "India Pattern" Brown Bess musket made 1805-1840 - .75 caliber]] | [[Image:India pattern brown bess.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Original "India Pattern" Brown Bess musket made 1805-1840 - .75 caliber]] | ||
| − | [[Image:SBattle_07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[Image:SBattle_07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier of the Real Compania Irlandesa crouches beside Lord Kiely with his musket.]] |
| − | [[Image:SBattle_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | |
| + | == Charleville Musket == | ||
| + | The standard long arm issued to French infantry soldiers is the [[Charleville Musket]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:Charleville_1777.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charleville Mousquet Modèle 1777 - .69 caliber]] | ||
| + | [[Image:SBattle_06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two soldiers of General Loup's "Wolf Brigade" aim their muskets.]] | ||
== Nock Gun == | == Nock Gun == | ||
Harper ([[Daragh O'Malley]]) continues to use the fearsome seven-barrelled [[Nock Gun]] | Harper ([[Daragh O'Malley]]) continues to use the fearsome seven-barrelled [[Nock Gun]] | ||
[[Image:NockVolleyGun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Nock Gun - .52 Caliber.]] | [[Image:NockVolleyGun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Nock Gun - .52 Caliber.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:SBattle 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[Image:SBattle 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Harper takes cover with his Nock Gun.]] |
==Flintlock Duelling Pistol== | ==Flintlock Duelling Pistol== | ||
| − | Lord Kiely ( | + | Lord Kiely (Jason Durr) carries a [[Flintlock Pistol|duelling style flintlock pistol]]. |
[[File:Brander & Potts London Flintlock Dueling Pistol 55 cal.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Brander & Potts London Flintlock Duelling Pistol - .55 caliber]] | [[File:Brander & Potts London Flintlock Dueling Pistol 55 cal.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Brander & Potts London Flintlock Duelling Pistol - .55 caliber]] | ||
| − | [[Image:SBattle 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[Image:SBattle 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lord Kiely crouches with his pistol in hand.]] |
==New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol== | ==New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol== | ||
| − | Lieutenant Jenkins ( | + | Lieutenant Jenkins (Robert Hands) caries a [[Flintlock Pistol|New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol]]. |
[[File:New Land Pattern flintlock 65 cal.jpg|thumb|350px|none|New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol - .65 caliber]] | [[File:New Land Pattern flintlock 65 cal.jpg|thumb|350px|none|New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol - .65 caliber]] | ||
[[Image:SBattle 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SBattle 12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Tower Sea Service Pistol== | ==Tower Sea Service Pistol== | ||
| − | [[Flintlock Pistol|Tower Sea Service Pistols]] are used by Ramona ( | + | [[Flintlock Pistol|Tower Sea Service Pistols]] are used by Ramona (Diana Perez) and Lady Kiely (Allie Byrne). |
[[Image:TowerSeaServicePistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tower Sea Service Pistol used by the Royal Navy.]] | [[Image:TowerSeaServicePistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Tower Sea Service Pistol used by the Royal Navy.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:SBattle 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[Image:SBattle 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ramona and Lady Kiely fire at Loup's Wolf soldiers during their night attack.]] |
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Revision as of 00:19, 26 May 2016
Sharpe's Battle is the seventh episode of the Carlton UK series Sharpe, starring Sean Bean as Captain Richard Sharpe, the officer of a small Rifles detachment during the Napoleonic Wars. Sharpe earns the enmity of Brigadier General Guy Loup (Oliver Cotton), the commander of a vicious anti-guerilla unit of the French army in occupied Spain. At the same time, he is tasked as the training master for the Real Compania Irlandesa, a ceremonial unit of expatriate Irish troops, foisted on the British Army by the Spanish royal court.
The following weapons were used in the television series Sharpe's Battle:
Baker Rifle
The most prominently used weapon is the 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.
Harris (Jason Salkey) fires his Baker rifle.
Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
The standard long arm issued to "redcoat" British soldiers is the Brown Bess Flintlock Musket. It is also issued to soldiers of the Real Compania Irlandesa, including O'Rourke (Liam Carney).
Charleville Musket
The standard long arm issued to French infantry soldiers is the Charleville Musket.
Nock Gun
Harper (Daragh O'Malley) continues to use the fearsome seven-barrelled Nock Gun
Flintlock Duelling Pistol
Lord Kiely (Jason Durr) carries a duelling style flintlock pistol.
New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol
Lieutenant Jenkins (Robert Hands) caries a New Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol.
Tower Sea Service Pistol
Tower Sea Service Pistols are used by Ramona (Diana Perez) and Lady Kiely (Allie Byrne).
