Back

CONTENTS:

1. Before the battle.


The Preobrazhentsy (soldiers of the Preobrazhensky Life Guard regiment) are driving to Gatchina.


The Moscow «landing troops».


Ilya Kudriashov, the 61-th Line regiment.


The Preobrazhensky Life Guard regiment parade.


Sergeant Major A.Rogatnev (in the centre of the foreground) is commanding the Preobrazhentsy.


Oh, how numerous we are!


General of the French Army O.Sokolov's orderly.


Russian «Hurra!»


Troops are moving to the Gatchina Palace.


Parade at the Gatchina Palace.


The mood is excellent!



Waiting for the Gatchina Mayor's arrival.


Cuirassiers of the 5-th regiment.


Cuirassiers of the 5-th regiment.


Division General Sir Sokolov.


Division General Sir Sokolov.


Short rest of a drum.


Waiting...


The view from the second rank.


The view from the second rank.


The view from the second rank.


The view through the formation.


Mr. Kirill Nagorny in the winter uniform of a private of the Preobrazhensky Life Guard regiment of 1805 year.


The Guard is marching in the English manner.


March to Marienburg to the place of battle.


The disposition of the battle announcing.


The day is frosty, the temperature is -14 degrees centigrade.


A glass of vodka...


... and a pipe before the battle.


Soldiers, wifes are the most tender and careful wifes in the world!..


... and the most beautiful too!


The Gatchina Mayor on horseback will watch the battle.


The artillery batteries are taking their positions.


The view of the French army positions.


The French army Commander...


... rides to the Gatchina Mayor and explains him the disposition.


French riflemen.


Waiting for the beginning of the battle.


The Preobrazhentsy warm themselves by a song. :)


The Russian positions.


2. Battle.

3. After the battle.