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The armies at Ligny.
Map. - - - - - "The Prussians will be crushed." >
- - - - - "Courage, lads !" >
- - - - - Old Blücher led the counter-attack.
- - - - - "The French infantry hidden in tall - - - - - Wellington on French flank ! >
- - - - - Vandamme and the Young Guard
Battle of Ligny (center) - - - - - French infantry storming Ligny. > - - - - - Bajonett Angriff ! > - - - - - The churchyard was besieged. >
- - - - - "The devils of Henckel and Jagow
- - - - - French sappers attempted to - - - - - The fighting took on a new savagery. > Battle of Ligny (right flank). - - - - - Grouchy's infantry vs Thielemann > - - - - - Grouchy's cavalry vs Thielemann >
The French broke through the Prussian line. "In the Devil's name, attack, then!" |
Skirmish at Fleurus. .
In the afternoon on 15 June the bulk of Ziethen's I Army Corps was in and around Fleurus.
The general himself and his chief-of-staff Lieutenant-Colonel Rieche (or Reiche) rested on a mound called Tombe de Ligny.
Rieche thought that the position at Fleurus was weak and after Ziethen's permission rode to Blucher's headquarters at Sombreffe and asked to move the corps behind the Ligny Stream. Instead of Blucher Rieche met Gneisenau, the chief-of-staff of the army. Gneisenau refused Rieche request. Andrew Roberts writes, "Dawn broke around 4 a.m. Reiche returned a second time to Blucher's headquarters and this time Gneisenau agreed to Reiche's suggestion. At 5 a.m. I Corps began retire to positions north of the Ligny brook.
It was a beautiful and hot morning on June 16. The French faced only the cavalry of Prussian I Army Corps under General-Lieutenant Friedrich Erhard Leopold von Roeder. His force consisted of uhlans, dragoons, hussars and landwehr cavalry formed in two brigades. Roeder however had no intention to defend the town against such powerful foe. In this situation the French light troops moved on Fleurus and after 11 a.m. entered the town. The French deployed several cannons and opened fire on Prussian 6th Uhlans. It was a solid regiment. The 6th Uhlans were formed from the light cavalry of the famous Lutzow's FreeCorps. (ext.link) Probably for this reason they still wore the black hussar dolmans instead of the blue Litevka. (Only the 65 volunteers horse jagers of 6th Uhlans wore the Litevka.) The hussar-looking uhlans were armed with lances. The uhlans retired and formed themselves on the flank of Brandenburg Dragoons. The two regiments and one horse battery of 8 pieces were deployed in front of Tombe de Ligny. In reserve stood another uhlan regiment. Several cavalry regiments were deployed behing Tombe de Ligne. All the mentioned above troops were part of Roeder's reserve cavalry from Ziethen's I Army Corps. Meanwhile the French brought up strong force of infantry. As soon as Roeder saw the reinforcements ordered his cavalry to fall back behind Ligny stream. It was done under the cover of 6th Uhlans, Brandenburg Dragoons and 2 horse guns. Roeder stayed with the two regiments until ordered by Blucher to retire.
After 11 am Napoleon arrived at Fleurus and was greeted with loud "Vive l'Empereur!"
He ordered his sappers to build an observation post
- a circular gallery around the windmill near Fleurus - and, map in hand,
began to survey the battlefield.
"From Napoleon's observatory in the mill at Fleurus, the Prussian positions did not appear as strong as they really were." (- Henri Houssaye)
Gradually the Emperor realised that the Prussians were in front of him in rapidly increasing numbers. Pirch's II Army Corps arrived at 11 a.m. and was formed in reserve of Ziethen's I Army Corps. Thielemann's III Army Corps had left Namur at 7 a.m. and had reached Sombreffe shortly before noon. At 2 pm Gerard's IV Army Corps deployed in the center of French positions, about 800 m from the edge of Ligny. Henri Houssaye claims that "whilst seeking the Emperor, he (Gerard) came within musket range of the enemy's cavalry. The Prussians charged; Gerard thrown from his horse, was in imminent danger of being captured; he was saved by one of his ADCs." Other sources claim that Gerard was almost caught by the Prussian 6th Uhlan Regiment while inspecting the front. "... his chief of staff was pierced 7 times by lances." (- Henri Lachouque) |
The armies at Ligny. .
. . On June 15 Ziethen's I Army Corps was near Fleurus. His fighting retreat from the border and combats at Thuin, Charleroi, Gossieles, and Gilly, gave time for the II, III and IV Army Corps to march towards Sombreffe and Ligny. In Sombreffe Blucher, and his chief-of-staff Gneisenau, had established their headquarters. The II and III Corps were on their way to Sombreffe and Ligny. At 5 am on June 16 the I Corps began to retire to positions north of the Ligny brook. The movements of Ziethen's troops were spotted by French cavalry patrols. The French also had spotted Prussian troops massing around the Bussy windmill. (Uffindell and Roberts - "The Eagle's Last Triumph") Ziethen's I Army Corps was posted in the villages along Ligny brook. They were busy loopholing walls and constructing barricades. By 8 am they finished their preparations. The villages of Saint Amand and Ligny were strongly occupied by Steinmetz's and Jagow's brigades. Henckel's brigade defended Ligny. (Henckel had only 6 of his 9 battalions.) Pirch's brigade formed the reserve and stood near Bossu Mill. Wagnelee and western part of Saint Amand were not well suited to defence and were only lightly garrissoned. Roeder's reserve cavalry stood in the hollow ground between Brye and Ligny. The I Army Corps was ready for battle. Once the II and III Army Corps arrived their brigades were led to their assigned positions. The II Army Corps was deployed west of Sombreffe, along the highway. It formed the reserve to the I Army Corps. The III Army Corps deployed east of Sombreffe. The eastern flank of Prussian army was covered by part of von Hobe's cavalry (Lottum's brigade) while other part (Marwitz's brigade) moved to the opposite flank. Marwitz had been ordered to send out patrols to establish contact with the English. For more details on deployment of the Prussian army at Ligny see the map below. At noon Wellington arrived from Quatre Bras and was greeted by Tippelskirch's 5th Infantry Brigade. Wellington, his staff officers (some had their umbrellas) and escort rode to Bussy Mill where they met with Blucher and his staff. Meanwhile the Prussian three corps ended their preparations for the battle. The infantry took cover behind walls and hedges and in hollow ground. French author, Henri Lachoque, was impressed with Prussian deployments; "Blucher's Prussians were solidly entrenched in the villages bordering the small river of Ligny - more particularly at Saint-Amand and at Ligny." (Lachoque - "Waterloo" p 83)
. . The French were in excellent spirit. The military songs Grenadiere and Carabiniere were beaten by the drummers. Within 5 minutes the infantry of the Imperial Guard formed in a single column and marched through the fields to Fleurus where the natives lined the main street, more out of curiosity than enthusiasm. The Old Guard Chasseurs Division halted near the mill. The Old Guard Grenadier Division followed them. The Young Guard Division took up a position on the left, behind Vandamme's III Army Corps. Vandamme had three infantry and one cavalry division, but Napoleon strengthened him with one infantry division under Girard. The dragoons under Exelmans and light cavalry under Pajol moved on the right flank. Having carefully surveyed the Prussian dispositions, the Emperor concluded that they stood awaiting Wellington to come down the road from Quatre Bras and form up on their right. In consequence, Napoleon realized, the Prussians had based their dispositions on an assumption: that Wellington would come in time and in enough strength to make a difference. Napoleon planned accordingly. If he struck hard at Prussians' right and destroyed it before Wellington could arrive, he might drive the enemy in disorder back and be free to march on Brussels and defeat Wellington. At 3;30 pm Napoleon had sent Lobau's VI Army Corps to advance to Fleurus.
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Map of battle of Ligny. . Map of battle of Ligny, 16 June 1815 (Note: Lobau's VI Army Corps of three infantry divisions is not included. It arrived shortly before the end of the battle.)
N - Napoleon's observation point
B - Blucher's observation point The village of Saint Amand as seen from the French positions. It was defended by three battalions of Jagow's 3rd Brigade. Behind the village stood six battalions of Steinmetz's brigade and foot battery. Initially on the ridge (right upper corner) were deployed three batteries of heavy artillery (as seen on the map below). |
The Battle. . Gerard's army corps was to attack the Prussian center. It consisted of three infantry divisions, Pecheux's 12th, Vichery's 13th, and Hulot's 14th. The best of them was Pecheux's, it had 6th Light Regiment (they won 7 battle honors) and 96th Line Regiment (4 battle honors). Pecheux was assigned to capture Ligny itself.
Vandamme was to have the honor of the attack on the Prussian right. .
"The Prussians will be crushed At 2 pm, in the very center of French positions, square-formed the 8th Infantry Divison listened to General Lefol on horseback: "The battle is about to begin ... The Prussians will be crushed as they were at Jena ... Victory !" The infantry cheered Lefol. At 2:30 pm the French lines echoed with the sounds of three cannons being fired by the Guard Artillery. A great shout went up: "Long live the Emperor !" The French infantry columns moved forward with bands playing. The band of the 23rd Line (of Lefol's Division) played Le Chant dy Depart, la Victorie en chantant. It was the first great battle of this campaign and the men were fresh and eager to fight. The drums beat the charge, the cannons roared. .
"Courage, lads !" Vandamme and Ziethen (or Zieten) were about to fight for the village of Saint Amand and the farmhouse. Vandamme had not only his own corps (three infantry and one cavalry divisions) but also Girard's infantry division from Reille's corps. The Young Guard infantry division was ready to support Vandamme.
General de Division Dominique Vandamme (1770-1830)
was a brutal and violent soldier, renowned for insubordination and looting. Napoleon once said to
him, "If I had two of you , the only solution would be to have one hang the other." He also said that
were he, Napoleon , to launch a campaign against Lucifer in Hell, then he would give Vandamme
command of the vanguard."
"Vandamme did not even deign to prepare the way for the assault with his artillery, but hurled Lefol's division on Saint-Amand. To the tune of La victoire en chantant played by the band of the 23rd (Line Infantry Regiment), the division marched forward in three columns (regimental columns ?) each of which was preceeded by a swarm of tirailleurs.
After capturing St.Amand Lefol's men advanced on Saint Amand-la-Haye. The French moved one battery up to the west of the village and fired canister at skirmishers of the Prussian I/29. Infantry Regiment. The Prussians fell back and 3-deep line of infantry opened long range fire on the gunners. The musketry continued with unrelenting intensity for 30 minutes until the Prussian battalion withdrew towards St.Amand-la-Haye.
Map: fight for Saint Amand and Saint Amand la Haye. Girard's 7th Division moved on S.Amand-la-Haye from the west. Girard personally led the 11th Light, "Courage, lads ! Lead to the right ! Close the ranks ! Charge !" He reinforced his skirmishers and under cover of their fire moved his columns against the village. His 12 Light and 4th Line colided with the enemy.
In St.Amand the French with drums beating again entered the village, while 3 Prussian battalions
had their ammunition exhausted and fell back.
The French pursued them until got under artillery fire from Prussian artillery deployed on
the ridge. The pursuers fell back to the village.
The 24.Infantry moved at a run from S.Amand-la-Haye to S.Amand but they were unable to make headway and fell back. They suffered 200 men killed and wounded and had exhausted ammunition. This regiment was pulled out of S.Amand-la-Haye and placed in a hollow ground in the rear where the soldiers sat and rest for a while. General Steinmetz ordered 2 battalions of 1. Landwehr to counterattack. They marched into a storm of shot, had lost a large number of men from the French hidden in S.Amand and fled. Lefol's 8th Division garrissoned S.Amand while Girard's 7th Division occupied S.Amand-la-Haye. The fighting for the three villages was very bloody. Steinmetz's 1st Brigade lost 2.350 killed and wounded (!) Girard's 7th Division was so weakened by casualties that it remained near Fleurus for the rest of the war. .
Blücher led the counter-attack. Blucher arrived with the cry "Young men ! Keep yourself worthy ! Forward, in God's name !" Steinmetz renewed his counterattacks with force superior to the French. They attempted to retake S.Amand but their skirmishers were driven off by French skirmishers.
It was 4 pm. Blücher rode to the front rank and personally led Pirch's brigade already moving at the pas de charge. The infantrymen were quite animated and advanced with fixed bayonets. The French skirmishers and few battalion columns took to their heels, reeling before the advancing Prussians. The village was captured with the exception of a strong farmhouse occupied by a single battalion of 70th Line Infantry of Habert's 10th Infantry Division. (Some sources give only three companies of that regiment; one voltigeurs and two companies of grenadiers.) The Prussians attempted to dislodge the French from the farmhouse. The attackers however became disordered and suffered heavy casualties so officers pulled them back. Seeing that the front was stabilized so Blücher returned to army's headquarters. .
"The French hidden in tall crops Large group of Prussian infantrymen gathered on the edge of S.Amand. They were attacked by French cavalry and almost lost battalion-color. As if that was not enough the French skirmishers appeared in large number and, hidden in tall crops, fired on them. In this situation General Pirch ordered his brigade to fall back. The French skirmishers by harrassing and following Pirch's brigade moved closer to the flank of Prussian heavy batteries deployed on the ridge. This movement alarmed Prussian generals, and 2 squadrons of 3rd Uhlan Regiment with some Landwehr cavalry charged out of hollow ground and dispersed the skirmishers. In this action Lieutenant von Grodski (Polish name) of 3rd Uhlans distinguished himself. Tippelskirch's 5th Brigade moved through Wagnelee, then wheeled to the left and moved against S.Amand-la-Haye. In the front marched F/25th Infantry Regiment and F/2nd Infantry Regiment having their skirmishers up in front. They met French skirmishers and threw them back. The sight of Prussian brigade advancing in battle array was enough for two French battalions standing on a meadow by the farmhouse. They turned around and retired.
Other French troops lay quietly in the fields of tall crops watching the
enemy's advance.
The French then stood up and delivered a volley at the II/25th Infantry.
The Prussians halted and began deploying, while the I Battalion of this regiment
attempted to deploy on their flank. Because of the speed of their movement they failed to
maintain the distance necessary to deploy and instead of being on the flank they found
themselves in front of it. Both flanks of the 5th Landwehr got under lively fire from French skirmishers hidden in tall crops, and fell back. The F/25th Infantry was marching on the road to the farmhouse when they received fire from the French hidden in crops. Commander of the Prussian battalion and all senior officers fell wounded. Shocked, but not broken, the fusiliers fixed bayonets and rushed against the enemy. Then another French battalion appeared and the fusiliers hastily withdrew. Their retreat towards Wagnelee was done under the cover of their own skirmishers. It was not all doom and gloom for the Prussians. The 2nd Infantry Regiment enjoyed a great success as they recaptured S.Amand-la-Haye in a spirited bayonet charge. .
Wellington on French flank. One of Vandamme's staff officers had been sent to identify troops that were showing up on Vandamme's flank. He came riding back shouting "They are enemies !" Some of the troops (for example the exhausted division under Lefol) panicked and soon anxiety and fear spread along the ranks like wild-fire. Lefol turned cannons on his own infantry to stop them fleeing. Girard's division abandoned S.Amand-la-Haye and bravely faced the flank to meet the new enemy. Vandamme hurriedly rode to Napoleon with news that probably part of Wellington's British-Netherland army was marching on him with the intent of attacking his flank. Fighting against two armies could be a disaster, even for Napoleon. He was defeated by enemy attacking his flank at La Rothiere and Leipzig. Napoleon met Vandamme but remained calm. He sent one of his staff officers and the 3rd Old Guard Chasseur Regiment to investigate the mysterious troops. To calm Vandamme down the Emperor ordered Young Guard Division and Subervie's light cavalry division (of Pajol's corps) to march on the flank. Meanwhile the officer returned with news that the mysterious troops was French I Army Corps under General de Division Drouet, comte d'Erlon (three infantry and one cavalry divisions) and not the British-Netherland army attempting to outflank them. The French corps marched on Saint Amand and Ligny ! Soon however Marshal Ney recalled de Erlon before he reached Ligny and I Corps played no role in the fighting. Erlon's presence at Quatre Bras would have placed Wellington "in an extremity of peril", while his actions on the flank of Blucher at Ligny would have destroyed the Prussians. Napoleon's chief-of-staff, Marshal Soult, wrote "If comte d'Erlon had executed the movement upon Saint Amand which the Emperor had ordered, the Prussian army would have been totally destroyed and we would have taken, perhaps, 30,000 prisoners." Many military historians call it one of the costliest blunders of the Waterloo campaign. De Erlon's corps was also seen by patrol of Prussian hussars. If the enemy attacked the Prussian positions at Brye and Saint Amand la Haye, it would be a disaster for Blucher. The general had no reserves to stop the flanking attack AND at the same time support the hard-pressed Ziethen's I Army Corps. The anxiety at the time on the part of Blucher for the arrival of Wellington's army or Bulow's IV Army Corps, was extreme. .
Vandamme and Young Guard
Expecting that Ziethen's I Army Corps will be again under pressure,
Blucher moved the bulk of Pirch-I's II Army Corps (Krafft's, Brausse's and Tippelskirch's brigades)
behind him. Four Prussian cavalry regiments moved against the French west of Saint Amand. In the first line rode the 3rd Uhlan Regiment, in the second 4th Kurmark Landwehr Cavalry, in the third 5th Dragoon Regiment, and in the reserve was the 1st Queen's Own Dragoon Regiment. (Earlier all four units were deployed behind artillery on the ridge and suffered from French counter-battery fire.) The 3rd Uhlan Regiment charged, forcing the French light cavalry back. The French however regrouped and almost captured Prussian heavy battery positioned by the stream. The cavalry battle was a stalemate.
It was 6 pm when Pirch's 2nd Brigade exhausted ammunition and was forced to
abandon S.Amand. But part of Krafft's 6th Brigade and two fusilier battalions of
Steinmetz's 1st Brigade attempted to retake the village. They continued their advance despite
artillery and musket fire. The Prussian skirmishers heavily outnumbered
the French skirmishers posted in the houses and gardens and easily drove them back.
Behind skirmishers advanced columns and these also entered the Saint Amand.
Except the farmhouse the entire village was re-occupied by the Prussians.
Vandamme noticed that the Prussians were unable to move out of the villages.
Vandamme's infantrymen motivated by spectacular efforts of their officers
and supported by the Young Guard captured Saint Amand and Saint Amand-la-Haye.
The Prussian batteries on the ridge bombarded both villages. Two fusilier battalions (F/2nd Infantry and F/25th Infantry) attacked the farmhouse, while three musketier battalions (I,II/2nd Infantry and I/25th Infantry) supported by one battalion of 5th Westphalian Landwehr attacked Saint Amand. Behind the infantry advanced three cavalry regiments; 2nd Uhlans and 11th Hussars in first line, and 5th Kurmark Landwehr in the second line. The French occupied Saint Amand-la-Haye with 2 battalions while a substantial mass of infantry with two batteries stood in reserve behind the village. The Prussian light infantry (F/2nd Infantry Regiment and F/25th Infantry Regiment) entered S.Amand-la-Haye and slipped to the right and left. After a bloody house-to-house fighting they captured the village. The French in Saint Amand counterattacked but the fusiliers were strenghtened with other troops and threw the attackers back. The French advanced three more times and three times they were repulsed. This victory had reversed the earlier French successes at Saint Amand-la-Haye. Part of Tippelskirch's 5th Brigade captured the lightly defended Wagnelee. Brause's 7th Brigade descended from the ridge and captured Saint Amand. (With Brause were 2 squadrons of Elb Landwehr Cavalry from Schulenburg's 3rd Cavalry Brigade). During pursuit they found themselves in the open and the French cavalry attacked them. The Prussians run fast but in the opposite direction seeking safety in the village. The French cavalry also attacked skirmishers of 2nd Infantry but were driven back by two squadrons of 5th Kurmark Landwehr.
General Lefol was almost taken prisoner in Saint Amand as his horse had fallen. Lefol's and Berthezene's divisions occupied most of Saint Amand but were not able to emerge from the village. With his infantry pushed back, Vandamme turned his artillery to pound the offending Prussians into submission. It was getting dark and the battle between Vandamme and Ziethen became limited to artillery and skirmish combat. |
Battle of Ligny (center). The village of Ligny was approx. 1 km long. "Ligny was formed of two streets which ran parralel to the Ligne (Stream) and were separated by it: the Rue d'En-Haut to the south, the Rue d'En-Bas to the north. Between the two streets there were a few straggling cottages, the square of the church, and a vast common which sloped down to the Ligne in the form of a glacis." (- Henri Houssaye)
The village was defended by six battalions of Henckel's 4th Brigade. Four battalions occupied Ligny itself, while two battalions formed reserve. (Three battalions of this brigade were detached, not present at battle.)
The right side of the village was defended by two battalions (F and I/19th Infantry)
while the left part by two battalions of 4th Westphalian Landwehr. The Prussian infantrymen, Schutzen and Landwehr took positions along the edge of village, behind walls and hedges, while individual companies stood behind them in the narrow streets as support and reserve. The Prussians removed many windows and barricaded the doors. Between Ligny and Bois de Loup wood stood six battalions of Jagow's 3rd Brigade. The banks of Ligny Stream were here 2 m high (!) and the skirmishers cut steps into them and cut paths through fences and hedges. It helped them to move around and communicate. The nearest fields of tall crops were cut down giving no cover for the attackers. On the higher ground behind the village were set up 16 guns (some sources give 24-32 guns). South of Ligny stood strong chateau. It was defended by skirmishers detached from I/19th or F/19th Infantry Regiment. (According to F Harkort there was just one company of infantry.) There were three gates and each was barricaded and defended by group of soldiers. Fourth and fifth group took cover behind hedges and along the walls, while the sixth group stood in the courtyard and served as a reserve.
Ligny itself was about to be attacked by Gerard's IV Army Corps.
Many of Gerard's regiments were recruited on areas very loyal to Napoleon. In terms of moral
strength (and not numbers) it was probably the best corps in the French
army right after the Imperial Guard. This fact alone assured Napoleon that Ligny will fall
rather sooner than later. Gerard's corps consisted of three infantry and one cavalry divisions. Two infantry divisions, Pecheux's 12th and Vichery's 13th, were directly involved in fighting in Ligny. Both divisions consisted of four regiments. Some of the regiments were superb. For example the 6th Light won seven (!) and 96th Line four battle honors. Napoleon reinforced Gerard's artillery with several batteries of Imperial Guard.
The fight for Ligny involved almost 9.000 Prussians (12 battalions x 600-800 men each, plus Schutzen and gunners) and more than 9.000 Frenchmen (18 battalions x 400-600 men each, plus gunners). The French infantrymen were supported by at least 32 guns (incl. several pieces from the Old Guard), while the Prussians by more than 24 guns. The Prussians however were protected by walls and hedges, while Gerard's men were in the open.
The French artillery opened fire on Ligny. The cannon balls shattered the houses and ricocheted in the streets, the thatched roofs took fire and fell in; the conflagration burst out in several points at once.
French columns - some were carrying the tricolor-flags - climbed up into gardens and over the fences. The hidden Prussians fired at close range, shattering the heads of the columns. The attackers were shocked at their casualties and halted. The 30th Line Infantry alone lost 700 killed and wounded ! All three battalion commanders were hors de combat; Richard and Lafolie were killed, and Blain was wounded. Additionally one major, eight captains, and sixteen lieutenants of that regiment were hors de combat. The Prussians counterattacked and pursued the French to the field of tall crops where the fresh troops opened fire on the pursuers. Now it was the Prussian turn to flee and they did it with gusto. The French artillery concentrated its fire on the garden walls, hedges and buildings that surrounded Ligny in an effort to punch holes in them. Gerard's men plunged into the ditches and pressed up against the walls and fences, tearing it down as best they could. Despite heavy casualties the furious French assault succeeded in gaining a foothold in the village. .
The II/19th Infantry moved through Ligny and deployed from column into line by the
Ligny Stream. They sent forward skirmishers but these were quickly driven off by French
skirmishers. A single French column advanced against the Prussian line. Major von Bünau's
battalion opened fire while the French column attempeted to deploy into line to return the
fire. When an isolated company of Bünau's battalion saw French company marching in their direcion they charged with bayonet. The French however kept moving until there was only 10 paces between the sides. The French company then halted, wavered and fled. (Rudolf von Leszczynski - "50 Jahre Geschichte des Koniglich Preussischen 2.Posenschen Infanterie-Regiments Nr.19" p 162) Bünau's battalion had spent much of the day fighting either in skirmish order or in small battle groups. The skirmishers often had to crawl through gaps in the fences and hedges or very quickly move from one place to another. .
The churchyard in
Several French battalions deployed from columns into thick skirmish lines, penetrated Ligny
and besieged the churchyard. Gradually they got up to the walls, fences and hedges.
The French skirmishers were supported with 2 guns. The well coordinated action between
infantry and artillery brought great result, the Prussians hastily abandoned
the churchyard. Wounded were bayoneted by the French on the spot, and Gerard's infantry poured into
the buildings. The Landwehr infantry suffered heavy losses from French artillery. Lachouque writes, "A battery of cannon in the cemetery pulverised three battalions under von Jagow." Two officers commanding the Prussian skirmishers were wounded but remained with troops until they fainted from loss of blood. The smoke was so dense that it was impossible to distinguish Prussians from the French. Gerard's infantry again attempted to capture the churchyard and the houses around it. Every street, building, and garden was disputed - bayonets and musket butts were the weapons of choice. Gerard's infantry forced their way into the center of Ligny and in ferocious assault took the churchyard again. .
"... the devils of Henckel and Jagow
By now Ligny was almost entirely in French hands. Henckel and Jagow however held the chateau and
few houses. Remember that Henckel had only 6 out of 9 battalions.
(According to Peter Hofschroer, after Lettow-Vorbeck,
the 3 battalions of 13rd Infantry were detached to Mainz.) Two French battalions formed in columns counterattacked puting Jagow's two leading battalions into flight. The victors however decided not to pursue the enemy behind village so Jagow was able to rally his troops and come back. This attack was better organized, they moved forward screened by skirmishers so there were no suprises. The church was taken. Pardon was neither asked nor given, the badly wounded French who fell into Prussian hands were bayoneted.
Two French battalions formed in narrow columns rushed forward with outstretched bayonets.
Only the front ranks were able to fire as the place was overcrowded and officers
lost control. The fierce firefight continued for half hour and many were ripped to pieces
by musketballs.
The French brought cannons and fired canister at the enemy positioned near the church. The Prussian infantry and Landwehr were horryfied by the losses. Fortunately for Jagow's men, two battalions of 7th Infantry counterattacked in such a speed that the surprised French gunners left their pieces and fled. The gunners were followed by large group of French infantry. When the pursuing Prussians got near the field of tall crops they were greeted with a hail of musketballs and driven back to the village. The elated infantry of Gerard's division pursued the enemy and recaptured the churchyard in the same time. . |
Battle of Ligny (right flank). Napoleon sent Marshal Grouchy with six divisions (one infantry and five cavalry) on the right flank. Emmanuel Grouchy (1766-1847) came from aristocracy. He was described as a "thin-skinned man, reluctant to assume responsibility yet conscientious in discharging it." But in the same time Grouchy "was superior to Murat in tactical skill , administrative ability, and common sense." Altghough Grouchy's troops had not much firepower (only single infantry division and no reserve artillery) Napoleon thought his force was strong enough to secure his position from any major threat from that direction.
Grouchy's force consisted of:
Grouchy faced Thielemann's III Army Corps. Johann Adolf Freiherr von Thielemann (or Tielemann).
His headquarters were in the windmill on Point du Jour,
the second highest place on the battlefield.
In contrast to Grouchy's troops the bulk of Thielemann's force consisted of infantry.
However, out of the 27 battalions only 9 were regular infantry. The remaining 18 battalions were Landwehr.
The Landwehr accepted men aged 25 to 40, too old and weak for the regular troops. Each recruit was expected to uniform and equip himself. If he was unable, the district/province would supply his gear. The state would provide weapons and ammunition.
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Be sure to pick up the May edition of Women's Running as it will feature these jogging strollers!
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Headed out for a jog with my little carrot top and our Joovy Zoom! Thanks for helping this mom get back in shape 🙂
Photo by Ginger J.
Joovy announces the release of a new jogging stroller, the Zoom360 Ultralight. This sleek and sporty jogger prioritizes mobility and functionality while respecting your checkbook.
Active parents want to be outside moving, burning calories and seeing the world. The Zoom360 Ultralight is a high-performing jogger that offers the best running experience possible. Meeting this expectation, the Zoom360 Ultralight is feature-packed and weighs in at 10% lighter than the previous model at 25.7 lbs. Graphite colored aluminum frame and blacked out rims give the Zoom360 Ultralight a sporty, contemporary appeal. With the highest-riding seat and capacity of 75 lbs, this jogger has a long operating life.
"The USA jogging stroller market is loaded with products that are very expensive or ridiculously cheap. Quality is either stellar or non-existent. The mid/high price point of the Zoom360 Ultralight positions it perfectly in today's marketplace," says Robert Gardner, founder and CEO of Joovy.
In step with its high-end competition, the Zoom360 Ultralight comes with a straight through axle and excellent suspension for the smoothest ride. The Zoom360 has the capability to lock the front swivel wheel, which allows an easy transition from running to walking. Included with the Zoom is a neoprene parent organizer that holds two cups, has a zippered container, and uses a simple on/off mounting system.
Infant car seat adapters allow parents to use the Zoom360 Ultralight with infants and are available for Britax/BOB B-Safe, Graco Classic Connect, Graco Click Connect, Chicco Key Fit, UppaBaby Mesa, Maxi Cosi/Cybex Aton, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30. These are available as a separate purchase.
The introduction of the Zoom360 Ultralight illuminates Joovy's dedication to bring innovative, quality products to the market while offering active parents a jogging stroller with a robust feature set, excellent functionality andresponsible price tag.
The Balloon appeals to parents interested in a stroller that is ultra-lightweight and offers maximum functionality. The Balloon tips the scale at 12.7 lbs., putting it in the class of lightest strollers on the market today. Additionally, it is easy to put in the trunk of the car, use on public transportation and has a simple, one-hand standing fold for upright storing.
The cushioned, multi-position reclining seat is comfortable and perfect for on-the-go naps with its near flat recline and the bassinet-mode is ideal for newborns. The reversible handle flips so parents can stroll eye-to-eye and have easy access to baby. For children with separation anxiety this feature is a lifesaver!
A universal car seat adapter is included to create a lightweight travel system adding another mode of convenient mobility.
Protecting baby from the harmful rays of the sun is a priority and this huge canopy offers UPF 50 coverage with its sleek new design.
The Balloon is the perfect solution for strolling mobility. Stroll in style while baby is comfy and well supported in a versatile, ultra-compact, and feature-packed stroller. The Balloon is suitable from birth to 45 lbs.
UPF 50 Protection
There is a global trend to add UPF protection to fabrics in clothing and gear. The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) measures the UV protection provided by fabric and is like the SPF ratings for sunscreens. A fabric with a UPF of 50 allows only 1/50th of the UV rays to pass through it.
Joovy has introduced this technology to the canopy of the Balloon for the best protection of your baby.
Balloon Features:
The Balloon retails for $199.99 and comes in 6 fabulous colors: pink, blue, green, red, yellow and black! Check it out here!
The November issue of Pregnancy and Newborn is chock-full of of great pregnancy advice and good information for moms and moms-to-be. Their 'Good Gear/Road Test' feature, On the double, highlights some double strollers the team at P&N feels important to take note of if you're in the market for a double stroller. We are thrilled that the Joovy TooFold has been included. The TooFold is Joovy's 'all-terrain' stroller that has amazing functionality as a single, double and stand-on tandem.
On the double: Searching for a set of wheels that can transport multiple tots? Read more
P & N has dubbed the TooFold "Joy Ride" and says, " Multi-purpose is the best word to describe the TooFold. It's a single stroller with a built-in sstanding platform that can be flipped out of the way when not in use. Add a second seat (sold separately) if both passengers want to sit, or attach the huge storage bag for extra cargo capacity. We love the rugged adaptability."
Pregnancy & Newborn, November 2015
There's a lot of gear needed when there are two babies: double everything!
Parents expecting twins will love the functionality of the TwinRoo+. This simple and innovative frame stroller streamlines strolling with two babies at the same time. It is important to know that the TwinRoo+ needs car seat adapters to match your infant car seats. These are sold in sets of 2, have "click-in" functionality and we have recently introduced new car seat adapters to the line up: Chicco Key Fit and Maxi Cosi.
The TwinRoo+ is designed to make life easier. The frame is wide by design to provide maximum stability, while still fitting through most doorways.
Infant car seats are mounted sideways and in the same or opposite directions giving easy access to both babies.
The TwinRoo+ features an easy folding frame, front swivel wheel locks, rear wheel brakes, and front wheel suspension.
The TwinRoo+ can only be used with TwinRoo+ Car Seat Adapters. These are brand specific and each set comes with two. The TwinRoo+ Car Seat Adapters use the car seats existing latching mechanism to simply "click" into place. For use with the Joovy TwinRoo+ (TwinRoo Plus) stroller only.
Compatible with the following infant car seats:
Britax® B-Safe
BOB® B-Safe
Chicco® KeyFit 30
Graco® SnugRide® Click Connect 35
Graco® SnugRide® Click Connect 40
Peg Perego® Primo Viaggio 4-35
UPPAbaby® MESA
The newest lightweight champion has been crowned: the Groove Ultralight! This is your nimble companion for daily strolling, travel and urban use. Comfort, contemporary style and quality are included. The Groove Ultralight is full featured and feather light! It's handsome graphite frame is strong enough to hold a child up to 55 lbs! Choose from 6 fashion colors: purpleness, jade, blueberry, red, charcoal and black.
See it in action (click the photo below or video).
To learn more visit joovy.com Groove Ultralight page.
Thank you to all who tweeted, commented, pinned and shared the Caboose VaryLight Does It all Giveaway. We had a fabulous response and are excited to announce that Melissa Marlow is our lucky winner of a new Caboose VaryLight stroller. Melissa, if you could email us at firstname.lastname@example.com to claim your prize. From your blog comment, we see that your choice in color is the red Caboose VaryLight! Great selection! We will need your shipping address.
Strolling with children of different ages is made easy with a tandem that does it all. The Caboose VaryLight is ideal for strolling with children of different ages & offers flexible seating as families grow.
Our new Caboose technology includes a telescopic frame that expands to a full size double in seconds to accommodate when more room is needed. This means the front seat can be fully reclined (to 3 positions) and the VaryLight can be extended to accommodate and give the rear rider more room to sit comfortably. In its shorter length, there is still room for the older child to stand. The beauty is that you can customize seating as needed, all in a matter of seconds. Car seat adapters (brand specific and sold separately) can be used in the front, rear or both allows strolling from infancy. When not in use, the Caboose VaryLight can be folded with a one-handed action.
We've done our best work and think you'll love the upgrades to the newest Caboose starting with putting it together! It's a breeze!
Easy functionality and practical features are keystones of the Caboose VaryLight. We think you deserve the best quality when strolling with two children. That's why we've used the best quality materials and components in constructing this awesome stroller!
Check out the Caboose VaryLight video below to see it in action!
Here's what you get:
Want more? Everything is backed up by Joovy's incredible customer service (877-456-5049) and a Satisfaction Guarantee.
To learn more about tandem strolling, check out our blog post.
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The map charts the position of 15,500 galaxies within a sphere 1,400 million light years across (with each light year spanning about six million million miles), far bigger than our galaxy, the Milky Way, which is just 200,000 light years in diameter.
It has taken 10 years to compile what Professor Carlos Frenk calls "the biggest map of anything".
Yet despite its enormous size, the map covers only perhaps one ten-thousandth of the volume of the universe, which is expanding every moment, from the energy unleashed in the Big Bang 15 billion years ago, when it began.
Professor Frenk, of the physics and astronomy department at Durham University, said that the purpose of drawing the map was twofold: "One is the obvious one - we want to explore, in the same way as the pioneers in the 15th and 16th centuries wanted to find out what was on the Earth."
The second reason is more subtle: "The pattern of galaxies that we see around us is like encoded information about the phenomena that happened in the very early universe, close to the time of the Big Bang.
"By decoding that pattern, we can understand the fundamental processes of that instant."
The first cartographers found it easiest to map shorelines and large islands, and avoided excursions into the emptiness of oceans and "terra incognita".
Similar areas exist in space: the cosmic map shows that galaxies, each containing billions of stars, often form clusters containing tens or thousands. These in turn group into "superclusters", which stand out from the celestial voids on the map like islands in a vast ocean.
"They really are voids," said Professor Frenk. "They are not completely free of galaxies but they are far rarer than in the superclusters."
The map is an interpretation of data gathered by the now- defunct Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS), which orbited the Earth, relaying data about the temperature and apparent distance of millions of celestial objects until its fuel ran out in 1993.
That dataset has now been analysed by a team from the UK and Germany, to produce a three-dimensional map of the view from inside or outside our location in the universe.
"When we first got this map from the computer we were thrilled," Professor Frenk said. "We knew it was one of the great maps of history."
IRAS could detect only matter that gave out heat, but these results could also help to solve the mystery of "dark matter".
By measuring the apparent movement of galaxies, astronomers have deduced that the universe contains more matter than we can see with astronomical instruments.
But what form it takes - whether as subatomic particles, atom-sized black holes or simply as cold lumps of rock - is not yet known.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
What I'm Reading Now: Horror Noir - Where Cinema's Dark Sisters Meet
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Hi everyone!
The scope of Meehan's book is very impressive. I'm still early in the reading, but it does cover all periods of horror noir, including the 1990s version (movies like Lord of Illusions...).
It's very good so far. I am a big admirer of Meehan's work. He did Tech Noir a few years back and that is an AMAZING book that I highly recommend.


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Troop levels? Let's ask if we're nation-building or not. We should get out before more innocent civilians get killed. I'm shocked that no one from the religious community speaks out against war anymore.
Thinking before acting? What kind of leadership is this?
Let's get some facts correct. It's not McCrystals 'preferred strategy'. Mccrystal was hand picked by Obama in May to execute the strategy Obama put in place in march. Obama's strategy isn't working. Big surprise there. McCrystal says to execute Obama's strategy he needs 40,000 more troops. This worsening situation is squarely on Obama's shoulders. He picked the strategy, and things have gotten worse. Now he waffles when the person best able to say what's needed asks for help.
So how long do you think it would take for Odumbo to answer that 3am phone call he said he was ready to take.
God Bless All
Thinking instead of acting? What kind of leadership is this?
On June 15, 2004 George Bush declared "Victory" over the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan. I think George might have been untruthful. The troop level has been increased this year, and it good that the president weighs the options, despite what Fox Lies reports.
Eight years ago we had Al Quaida on the run, trapped in the mountains of Afghanistan with no way out. Then thanks to the infinite wisdom of Bush we abandoned the pursuit and redirected our resources to Iraq's 'imminent threat' from 'WMDs.' Even after we took care of Saddam Bush refused to reinvigorate our efforts in Afghanistan. This gave Al Quaida plenty of time and comfortable breathing room to relocate across the border to Pakistan where our troops cannot pursue them. Thank you Bush for leaving us with a war we could have won years ago!
GOP: Act before thinking or without thinking (8 yrs Bush, Palin's new facebook page, GOP health care reform)
Democrats: Think before acting (Dem health care reform, troop levels, global warming strategy)
Sorry if the right wingers see 'thinking' and 'analysis' as waffling or delaying....guess they are used to a President who commits our troops to situations before they even know what they are committed to, and then try and cover-up the mess later (i.e. Guantanamo)......
It is SO refreshing to have a President who can think! No more sitting at home at night wondering if Bush was going to invade another country!
If George Bush had done the job right the first time, we would not be asking for more troops. That PHONY war in Irag which drained the US resources and finances. Now you have the nerve to blame Obama? These wing nuts have no brains!
These GOP's are crying about the deficit, but they are willing to spend billions on a useless war. Talk about idiots!
News Flash: The Democrats are in power now.
Boy, what a bunch of double speak. I tried to write down the administration's various statements as bullets on a piece of paper and I can't tell what they're saying. Discussing troop strength first, not discussing it first... fitting strength to a strategy, not having decided on a strategy, but not talking about strength, all the while discussing troop strength.
If anyone can decipher all that into a two sentence statement we will all thank you.
And what is with calling McChrystal's troop increase request "informal"? It sounded adamant to me ("we will fail without it"). I think we can safely interpret this as McChrystal being the latest person to be found solidly under President Gelding's bus. Sweet!
Anybody remember who attacked the US on 9/11/01 (Oh, I know it's so boorish to bring THAT up again)? Anybody remember where their base camp was? Anybody think they just might resume activities there if we fail?
OK, I concede that the war may not be winable in conventional terms (and I'm asking all you "thinkers" out there to really think and not just react in the usual way). Containment and keeping those bent on attacking us occupied there (instead of here) may be as good as it gets and it may be a long time that we have to fight over there to keep that status quo in place. No one wants war (really!). But it would be utter stupidity to think we can let the Taliban and/or Al Queda (and they are brother organizations with the same goals) resume activities there. Could anyone be surprised if terrorist attacks increase in that scenario? Including here? What do you think their primary goals are???
THINK you thinkers!
Oh, by all means–I didn't realize that we went there to "nation build" Afghanistan. I thought there was some kind of trouble before we started the war.
Also, if Innocent Civilians are being–or even might be–killed, we certainly should get out by tomorrow at the latest! Wars should be fought in open fields, although not on farms, a good distance from towns or villages.
Religions should absolutely be pressuring the administration to get out of any and all wars. There's been far too much of this separation of Church and State thing, anyway. Think of all the People and Other Living Things...the flowers.
Forget the World Trade Center. Have we apologized for that yet?
Before the upside-down cake baked by hippies in the 1960s, the USA was in the business of actually winning the wars that came our way.
If Obama has actually been talking to McChrystal on a regular basis like he should have all along he would not need to spend all this time trying to figure out what to do now. What a joke. But he did have time to give a speech on health care every day for the last 3 months. No balance there at all. Guess he can't multi task after all.
Obama can't make a decission it has to be George Bush's fault. It's 3 AM in the morning it's George Bush's fault. Put a health care plan into law before reading and understanding it it's George Bush's fault. Can't the democrats take any resposibility for what they are doing?
We can send a million Troops to Afghanistan, and we will condemn them to be there for the next 50 years! Consider the COST.
We can not get rid of the Taliban, ONLY Afghans rising up against the Taliban will end their reign of terror. And keep in mind, people, that the Taliban wants control of Afghanistan, they are NOT the ones who attacked us on September 11th 2001! Those were ...... Saudi Arabians!
Afghanistan is the Vietnam of the 21st Century, we will leave Afghanistan sooner or later, we can not beat the Taliban.
The Soviets fought the Taliban in Afghanistan for TEN YEARS, and left. We will do the same, and Bush will go down in history as the idiot he is for fighting this losing war!
For the GOPers:
A little history lesson,
Ronald Reagan, trained and armed the Taliban.
Ronald Reagan said, "These gentlemen are the moral equivalent of America's founding fathers." Reagan said this when he introduced the Afghan Mujahideen, who visited him at the White House in 1985!
The U.S. must stop meddling in sovereign nations. It will be the end of our Nation!
War is ugly..no matter where it is. .....in the meantime our men and woman are waiting anxiously for our support.....
The war mongers are out, the hell with strategy, full speed ahead, its a good thing we have a President who is intelligent and views the whole war rather than with blinders on like the majority of the republicans. Remember the WMD war, what did we accomplish, absoulutely nothing.
Guess Obama running for president and in his speech saying he want to shift the issue to Afganistan was bull. When your generals call for more troops you should listen. That doesn't mean take weeks or months to debate it. This is what happens when you vote for a non-military man! So similar to the waffling we did with clinton in Somalia. I was there for his waffling and run in defeat event. I guess BO will do the same. I pray he is smarter then I think he is and listens.
I'm extremely thankful that President Obama is analyzing the situtation in Afghanistan before deciding the way forward. It is a complex situation, and it is refreshing to see that all avenues are being explored. Before someone questions what business it is of a Canadian, please remember that not only American blood has been shed there. Canadians have been fighting in Afghanistan from the beginning... (including my grandson), and have lost many of our sons, daughters, fathers, sons and wives to the conflict. We were there fighting at the beginning, stayed after your former President left for another war, and continue to be there. Thank God President Obama is taking his time on this.
We should tell all these terriost groups that we will not come after them if they do not bother us and the allies that have been true to the U.S. If they attack other countries like France and Spain to name a few oh well. Let the rest of the world defend its country and bring our women and men home. Tell Iran, N. Korea, and Venezuela to be nice or....
Trying again.... somehow my post just "disappears"....seems "strange" to me!!!!.
I am thankful that your President is taking his time analysing the war in Afghanistan. And, before you ask why a Canadian is concerned, please remember that it is not only American blood being shed there. Canadians (includeng my grandson) were there fighting at the beginning, stayed after your former President left fo another war, and have been there fighting ever since. The only way you hear of our casualties is in the term NATO deaths. So.. thank God President Obama is weighing all options.
On matters of war and national security, trying to appease everyone, ends up appeasing no one! Failure is around the corner


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Amanda Bynes
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Bynes at The Heart's Truth Red Dress Collection Fashion Show (February 13, 2009)
Born | Amanda Laura Bynes April 3, 1986 Thousand Oaks, California, United States |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1996–2010 |
Amanda Laura Bynes (born April 3, 1986[1]) is an American former actress, former program host on Nickelodeon and fashion designer. After being in several successful television series on Nickelodeon in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Bynes has moved into a movie career. She starred in several movies aimed at teenage audiences. These included Big Fat Liar, She's the Man, Hairspray, and Easy A. She was on the 2007 Forbes list as the 5th highest paid celebrities under 21 earning $2.5 million.[2]
Bynes has been described by The Boston Globe as having an "everygirl" appeal, embodying "both everything her teen fans dream of being and everything they know they really are, and they love her for it." In 2006, she was named one of Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25".
On June 19, 2010, Bynes said on her Twitter that she is retiring from acting saying she does not like it as much as she used to.[3] A month later, Bynes changed her mind and returned to acting.[4]
Again in 2012 she said that she is retiring from acting.[5]
In April 2012 Bynes was arrested for side-swiping a police car. In June 2012 she was charged with driving under alcohol or drugs when she was arrested in April.
In May 2013 Bynes was arrested at her house in Manhattan for having marijuana.[6] In July she was arrested after she set fire to a stranger's driveway. The police decided that she should be kept for psychiatric evaluation for her own safety. Since September 2013 Bynes has been in The Canyon rehab in Malibu for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder treatment.[7]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Biography of Amanda Bynes". tvguide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/amanda-bynes/bio/139292. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ↑ Forbes staff (2007-02-26). "Young Hollywood's Top-Earning Stars". Forbes.com. http://forbes.com/2007/02/23/celebrities-hollywood-earnings-tech-ent_cz_0226youngstars.html. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ↑ "Spunberg: Amanda Bynes was "All That"". Picktainment.com. 2010-06-22. http://www.picktainment.com/blog/2010/06/spunberg-amanda-bynes-was-all-that/. Retrieved 2010-11-29.
- ↑ "Amanda Bynes: "I've Unretired" a Month After Quitting Acting". UsMagazine.com. 2010-07-24. http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/amanda-bynes-ive-unretired-a-month-after-quitting-acting--2010247. Retrieved 2010-11-29.
- ↑ http://guardianlv.com/2013/06/amanda-bynes-brilliant-or-bananas/
- ↑ http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-amanda-bynes-bong-arrest-could-bring-more-legal-woes-in-la-20130524,0,6616776.story
- ↑ http://in.omg.yahoo.com/news/amanda-bynes-allowed-supervised-outings-rehab-093007418.html


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Clown loach question I just posted earlier that my entire large tank filter crashed during the night...I lost several fish and was able to rescue a giant pink kissing gourami and a single clown loach (there were 3 originally)...I am rehoming the gourami today (hopefully) and realize that keeping a single clown loach is cruel - he is currently in a smaller tank with other yoyo loach - my question is- should I rehome him as well or do you think he could be happy with loach of another kind - they all seem to love him and even crowd into his cave with him...or do they need to be in a small school with their own kind....thanks in advance!! |
Clown loaches most definitely need to be in their own "group" with a grouping of at least five of them in order for them to truly thrive. Clowns require at least a 75gl; I feel 100gl should be the minimum. The same holds true for yo-yos as far as grouping. In a 30gl I would reconsider keeping clowns. It's simply too small for them. Kuhli loaches would be fine in a 30gl as they are much smaller as adults but the clowns grow much too large for anything under a 100gl. |
Thanks I just adopted the clown loach and the kissing gourami to a woman that has several huge aquariums - she is going to be putting my clown loach in with about 6 others that she already has - I think this is the best thing for the fish....THANKS!!! |
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I would love a book of your sketches. I'd be willing to pay up to $50.
I'd like to have an artbook of your work, Emiliano. I think I can pay 45-50 bucks...
To infinity, and beyond!
I would love a book of your sketches. I'd be willing to pay up to $50.
Absolutely would go for a book at the $50 mark.
any word on the Book Emiliano ?
What retro style guide?
I say you have to beat them to it!
While I would definitely prefer a hard cover, from the sounds of it, I'd do my best to pay upwards of $40. This seems like it would be perfect for a Kickstarter project.
Make it between 30-50USD and it will be perfect!
If it isn't very time-consuming you could do 2 or 3 volumes, so you can divide the work and raise the profits a little..?
We're still looking forward to this Emil !
Get it out while it's hot!
Looks very good work already, Emiliano. Hopefully you put possible buy it via paypal payment.
This would be the perfect companion to the Power and Foundation art book, Emiliano!
Good idea about Kickstarter. That way if you don't get the funding then you're not out anything. I would pay more for a limited edition with some art prints of the best artwork in the book. I would definitely pay for something like this to get printed. I love your artwork Emiliano!
Consider my copy sold!!
About the price range I think $40 - 60 is fair.
Are you kidding!!! Of COURSE I would want one!!! And I'd be happy to pay $35-$50 for it!!
When you do things right, people won't be sure if you've done anything at all.
I hope you're still considering to make this happen Emiliano!
This year being the anniversary and all would be ideal to release it!
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Busy Quilting
I finished the quilting on the charity string quilt and my daughter's quilt.
The pictures may not reflect this, but I also sewed the binding strips onto the quilt tops. I just need to finish hand sewing the binding onto the backs.
I still do not like the quilting process. Sometimes I think I never will, but I refuse to give up.
I'm going to keep trying. I do find the quilting easier on wheelchair size quilts versus full size quilts....no surprise there...the smaller size is more manageable on my machine.
At least I've figured out my binding process, and now I actually like hand sewing the binding onto the back. It still takes me a while to do this, and I have to take many breaks because of my arthritis (that makes me sound old, doesn't it?), but I have learned to be patient (sort of) and enjoy the hand stitching.
It's amazing what can be accomplished when resisting temptation ;-)
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I can sympathize Rene' - I can't tell you how ambivalent I am about machine quilting in general. Like you, I don't mind attempting small projects (really small projects), but it's easier and cheaper (in terms of my sanity and the value of my time) to just drop anything bed sized off for the longarm people to work their magic. I love these two quilts and you did a fab job with the quilting :)
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I think the order of the stations should be reversed. I realize doing it in just one place is going to mess everything up, so I wanted to get a consensus first. With the opening of the Neihu Line, the Brown Line essentially makes a semicircle shape going clockwise starting from Taipei Zoo to Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
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They have to bring in Two-Bad and Man-E-Faces though...those were awesome to play with!
I really liked everything shown but I would have loved to see Sorceress and Man-E-Faces!
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Two-Bad, Clawful, Horde Trooper, Man-E-Faces and Stinkor...and Mosquitor.
They have to bring in Two-Bad and Man-E-Faces though...those were awesome to play with!
The biggest surprise to me was that we didn't see Marlena or the Sorceress. I was sure that one of them would have made an appearance.
PoP Variants are part of the vintage line, too! Starburst She-Ra, Shower Power Catra, and Scratchin' Sound Catra for 2015!!!
I would've loved to see the Sorceress, but of the figures I was expecting to see the only let down was Catra. I was really excited to see Catra and then she was a no show.
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I would have liked to see Man-E-Faces or Ram Man.
I agree - finish off wave two of the original series....Man-E, Rammy and The Neck
...sounds like a boy band or somthing
I'm supprised that the subscription figure is what it is. Not complaining, it works as a "ok to miss but cool for a few" figure, which is it's point kinda, but...
I'm supprised that's who it was.
Otherwise I cant say they missed anyone. I expected to see a number of possibilities based on the parts we had, so I can say I got what I expected, and then some. All of which I'm excited about.
But I can say I would have belived they would show:
Man-E-Faces (now we know his head will spin if Roboto has moving gears)
Horde Trooper 2 pack
though I am glad for the Eternian Guard 2 pack first. I believe Horde Trooper will be 2011 and that will be the 40 dollar item. But it could be generic Snake men, but I really really hope not.
in addition, I could have forseen Fisto. I'm expecting Jistu first, as they have the Randor armour, though they may resculpt it, but if they dont, Jitsu it is, then we have the arm for Fisto.
I could have forseen Stinkor. Then we have the Mekanek armour. I almost expect Mekanek first, but since we have the Mer head.
But did I truely feel like they "missed" anyone? No. Since we got Bow, I dont even mind we didnt get Catra in January like I guessed. But I want to see her in 2011.
sorceress, queen marlena, man-e-faces, ram-man.. not too pleased with the current month line up and Bow for January.. that really blows for me. he's cool looking, but i rather have him way later.
i wanted january figure to be a huge deal for the new yr, but we get the heart man.. yawwwnnn.
Clawful & Fisto. I want to stage a reenactment of the 'Clash of Arms' mini-comic for an audience of me. I'll need Stridor for that too.
Im sure most of us were pleased at what we saw at comic con for those who went. for those who didn't they got pictures which was almost like standing outside of the glass display case.
Meanwhile i for one have been sitting here quiet hoping that they would be doing a comic con exclusive that ive been wanting to see for the longest time. I know there has never been a formal picture outside of a hand. but come on mattel. we get skeletor,hordak, he-man but what about the big boss man himself and of course im refering to...
we are talking about the ...robo thing behind the horde empire. i think its high time that we finally got to see his face. as well get the bio on this monstrosity.
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Recommend this profile to your Facebook friends. personal messageBiography KWESI SELASSIE, a.k.a. "The Lion," was born and raised in Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital twin-city of the Western Region of Ghana in West Africa. However, both his parents hail from Agona Nsaba in the Central Region of Ghana. At a tender age of 11 years, he began singing and playing the guitar. He would simply sit under palm trees, exploding with curiosity while experimenting with wires placed over empty cans to simulate the guitar. Other instruments, such as the bass guitar, drums and percussion aroused his interest, and he endeavored to learn how to play each of them. It would not be long before he was dubbed the "musical prince" by his Takoradi secondary school mates and everyone in his hometown. Strongly influenced by his mom and dad, Kwesi decided to move to London, in pursuit of a law career. Like most parents, Mr. Kweku Sackey-Selassie and his wife, the Queen Mother Nana Baah Agyekum 1, encouraged Kwesi to strive for a professional career. However, his drive to become a musician was far too strong to be reversed. After three years, Kwesi ended his preliminary studies in law much to the disappointment of his parents and returned to Ghana to embrace his first love, music. It was upon his return to Ghana that Kwesi earned the title "The Lion of Africa." He reappeared on the music scene with the rage of a true African Lion. Kwesi began singing and playing guitar with many spectacular bands all over West Africa such as Afro Soul System led by Jean-Claude Bamogo in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Ndeep from Dakar, Senegal; 22 Band of KanKan, Guinea; the legendary Bembaya Jazz of Conakry, Guinea; The Scorpion Band of Barra Village, Gambia; The System Band from Freetown, Sierra Leon; The Lantics Band and the Osabarima Band fromTakoradi, Ghana. One of the most memorable performances was in Nzerekore, Guinea, West Africa, for a traditional ceremonial event in honor of President Lansana Conte. Maturing as an artist, Kwesi began writing, arranging, and producing songs in his native language Fanti as well as in English, French, and ten other African dialects, making him the preeminent multi-lingual artist originating from Africa. He also began traveling and performing around the world. In 1990, Kwesi was invited by Mr. Mario Gauthier (a friend who later became his manager) to Quebec City, Canada where Kwesi would begin the upward trend in the global music industry. Kwesi has maintained the original blend of his music comprised of grinding highlife (original music from Ghana), Reggae, Ragga, and a touch of European influence, as what he calls Highlife-Dub Reggae. His musical themes deal with emancipation of all people, love, peace, unity, spirituality, human rights, and socio-economic justice, a.k.a. conscious reggae music. 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- Colour variation may occur between cleaned and un-cleaned sections. When cleaning, please ensure all components are cleaned at the same time to avoid colour variation.
- Vacuum or brush your upholstery weekly as accumulated dirt will accelerate wear and dull colours.
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What You'll Get
A film is the result of hundreds of people working together, from the director overseeing it all to the guy who painstakingly paints each letter of the closing credits. Make movie magic with this Groupon.
Choose from Three Options
$74 for an Option 1 package (a $149 value)
- The Filmmaking Seminar on October 21 at 9 a.m.
- Field Guide to Filmmaking
- SMAPP, the stillmotion app

$124 for an Option 2 package (a $249 value)
- The Filmmaking Workshop on October 21 at 9 a.m.
- The Editing Seminar on October 21 at 9 a.m.
- Field Guide to Filmmaking
- SMAPP, the stillmotion app
- DVD of The Filmmaking Seminar

$99 for an Option 3 package to enjoy at home (a $199 value)
- Field Guide to Filmmaking
- SMAPP, the stillmotion app
- DVD of The Filmmaking Seminar

The Washington, DC DLSR filmmaking workshop takes place at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on Sunday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The editing seminar takes place that night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A detailed schedule is available here. The Option 3 package is valid for shipping only; shipping fee is not included.

The Fine Print
Expiration varies. Amount paid never expires. Valid only for option purchased. $5 shipping for Option 3 not included. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About KNOW by stillmotion
KNOW is a touring lecture series from four of the filmmakers at stillmotion, the Emmy-winning collective behind A Game of Honor and Old Skool Cafe. Justin, Patrick, Ray, and Amina lead all-day seminars that cover virtually every aspect of modern filmmaking, from conceptualizing a story to selecting the correct camera lenses to understanding the editing process. Besides feature-length documentaries, stillmotion's portfolio includes commercial work, wedding shoots, and television miniseries, giving the artists a wealth of knowledge they use to help moviemakers in virtually any genre or field. Attendees may choose to attend just the filmmaking workshop or supplement it with a two-hour editing seminar, but everyone goes home with some combination of take-away materials, such as the filmmaking smartphone app SMAPP, the collective's 370-page Field Guide to Filmmaking.