36202 - French Imperial Guard in Campaign Trousers Standing Defending, No.2 WWII German WS Another British “Tommy” moving back

Another British “Tommy” moving back towards the beaches of Dunkirk and

armband and weapons mark him down as a 'soldier'

and 9 Riflemen

Backing him up are two lying prone soldiers

The ruse would cause the enemy to concentrate its resources to an unfavorable location at an inopportune time

36202 - French Imperial Guard in Campaign Trousers Standing Defending, No.2 WWII German WS Another British “Tommy” moving backFrench Imperial Guard in Campaign Trousers Standing Defending, No. 2 While on campaign, the Imperial Guard wore pantaloons of Imperial Blue, which were lined with white cotton. The cost was somewhat princely, about 31. 47 francs in 1807. But nothing was too good for the Immortals and no expense was spared. However, by 1810 accounts show that overalls costing 6. 50 francs a pair were being procured as a cost saving measure. Blue or white cotton