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"Preobrazhensky
Life Guards", 1709 |
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300 anniversary of the Battle of POLTAVA: Part 3. The Battle. July 11, 2009. |
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*** The
battle reenactment started at about 13:00 with cannon shots. ![]() ![]() Cavalry firts appeared on the field: after several clashes Swedish cavalry pushed Russian dragoons out of field. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then infantry of both armies stepped forward and formed lines of battle. ![]() ...and started to approach each other exchanging volleys: ![]() ![]() ![]() When Russian first line went forward, Swedes gave fire and charged with swords and bayonets. Some Muscovites fell and other fled: ![]() ![]() However, Russian second line stood firm in front of Caroliners ![]() ![]() Russian formed single long line and advanced ![]() So Swedes started to retire ![]() Russian infantry went forward and gave fire: ![]() ![]() Volleys: ![]() Platoon firing: ![]() ![]() When Swedes withdrew to their initial positions they went to their final charge: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() After our bullets stopped them, we fixed bayonets and charged ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Victorious we went off the field and the foe surrenderred: ![]() ![]() (с) Photos by participants and spectators of the festival. *** |
Living History Unit "Preobrazhensky Life Guards" (с) 2009