tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post2656111203186213429..comments2024-03-28T15:12:41.463+00:00Comments on 28mm Victorian Warfare: Book Review#16. - Flashman at the ChargeMichael Awdryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-78170493620942304812013-04-30T13:39:23.437+01:002013-04-30T13:39:23.437+01:00Michael, what a terrific book! I love the "F...Michael, what a terrific book! I love the "Flashman Papers", and "Flashman at the Charge" is one of the best. I loved the bit when Flashy is reduced to tears when his young charge, (the Prince of Battenberg?), is killed in action. Tears of sadness....but not for the young prince!<br /><br />As for a favourite, I thought "Flash for Freedom" was just about perfect. Although none of them are anything less than great reads!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-38401827550810390992013-04-29T23:56:47.442+01:002013-04-29T23:56:47.442+01:00I'm sure I can hide a copy somewhere on my nex...I'm sure I can hide a copy somewhere on my next visit to Awdry Towers!<br /><br />Pip pipProvost Marshalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066361605695021590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-59584992366234673512013-04-29T19:36:15.763+01:002013-04-29T19:36:15.763+01:00Thank you for the tip off regarding Freedom and Re...Thank you for the tip off regarding Freedom and Redskins, will have to get those together. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-13840208047175162102013-04-29T17:23:45.271+01:002013-04-29T17:23:45.271+01:00All great books (so far). I'm slowly reading t...All great books (so far). I'm slowly reading through in Chronological order (taking my time as there are obviously no new ones going to come out). To new readers, most can be picked up as one off adventures, but Flash for Freedom!, Flashman and The Redskins (and maybe Angel of the Lord) should be read in that order as "...Redskins" picks up immediately from the "...Freedom!".<br /><br />Brilliant.Sam Patehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141121566526149379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-69551775812433177412013-04-29T16:10:46.604+01:002013-04-29T16:10:46.604+01:00If rip roaring nonsense with a dash of history is ...If rip roaring nonsense with a dash of history is your bag then you won't be disappointed Scott. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-77936008186114124002013-04-29T16:10:01.379+01:002013-04-29T16:10:01.379+01:00He is certainly a man of many talents.He is certainly a man of many talents.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-70244045820849322292013-04-29T02:39:15.466+01:002013-04-29T02:39:15.466+01:00Must admit I need to check this series out. I have...Must admit I need to check this series out. I have only read Fraser's 'The Pyrates', and that's a wonderfully ripping yarn too!Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-55684742126792217682013-04-28T23:07:07.207+01:002013-04-28T23:07:07.207+01:00Intriguing, this Flashman. Best, DeanIntriguing, this Flashman. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-63927045286117795572013-04-28T21:37:59.742+01:002013-04-28T21:37:59.742+01:00I must get Mountain of Light, sounds too good to m...I must get Mountain of Light, sounds too good to miss.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-14632924491608903022013-04-28T21:36:58.404+01:002013-04-28T21:36:58.404+01:00I may yet get around to those, but not any time so...I may yet get around to those, but not any time soon I fear. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-64512656696418156632013-04-28T21:36:06.060+01:002013-04-28T21:36:06.060+01:00Irrelevant nonsense, but hugely entertaining; look...Irrelevant nonsense, but hugely entertaining; looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labour.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-17368598077987979802013-04-28T21:34:13.833+01:002013-04-28T21:34:13.833+01:00Simply called 'Flashman' Pete.Simply called 'Flashman' Pete.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-2073806935260033492013-04-28T21:33:48.743+01:002013-04-28T21:33:48.743+01:00I've managed to download a couple on the Kindl...I've managed to download a couple on the Kindle, definitely the way to go. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-37823622994943200352013-04-28T21:31:34.359+01:002013-04-28T21:31:34.359+01:00Now one of my favourites too.Now one of my favourites too.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-64781727971959881902013-04-28T21:31:08.885+01:002013-04-28T21:31:08.885+01:00Dive in my good man, I think you will enjoy them. ...Dive in my good man, I think you will enjoy them. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-2328210316595172922013-04-28T21:30:34.247+01:002013-04-28T21:30:34.247+01:00Flash for Freedom and Flashman and the Great Game ...Flash for Freedom and Flashman and the Great Game are certainly on the list.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-22687211725653482512013-04-28T21:29:44.539+01:002013-04-28T21:29:44.539+01:00My pleasure Sir. My pleasure Sir. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-60293441018568897852013-04-28T21:29:21.256+01:002013-04-28T21:29:21.256+01:00Certainly worth a look, hugely entertaining. Certainly worth a look, hugely entertaining. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-4297294028721028512013-04-28T21:28:34.891+01:002013-04-28T21:28:34.891+01:00Definitely worth a go Simon.Definitely worth a go Simon.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-16069042855220246112013-04-28T21:27:56.831+01:002013-04-28T21:27:56.831+01:00Absolutely and somehow we forgive for all his earl...Absolutely and somehow we forgive for all his early indiscretions! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-31061925208711844842013-04-28T20:29:05.484+01:002013-04-28T20:29:05.484+01:00Cheers thereCheers therePanzerKaputhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068595006963872643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-54365229319172201122013-04-28T20:16:35.935+01:002013-04-28T20:16:35.935+01:00My equal favourite with Mountain of Light I think....My equal favourite with Mountain of Light I think. The first one, PanzerKaput, is simply called Flashman (1969). I remember my father buying this when it was first published, as he went to Rugby School.<br /><br />Thomas Arnold, who featured in both Tom Brown's Schooldays and Flashman had lived in the village where I was brought up in a house owned by the family of my sister's best friend. legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-37430597634932658332013-04-28T20:02:36.720+01:002013-04-28T20:02:36.720+01:00For those whose tastes run to the mid C20th centur...For those whose tastes run to the mid C20th century, George Macdonald Fraser wrote an equally amusing series of books known as the Dand MacNeill series about life in a Highland Regiment just after WW2. Starts with The General Danced at dawn - well worth checking out.<br /><br />Pip pip Provost Marshalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066361605695021590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-87230286685958882852013-04-28T18:52:39.158+01:002013-04-28T18:52:39.158+01:00I too have not read any of these, but your write u...I too have not read any of these, but your write ups are so good, I feel like I should.<br /><br />Sorry for the late show here Michael. I'm a bit knackered from burning the midnight oil of late.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681799401614263953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-70773087334021750282013-04-28T15:18:16.284+01:002013-04-28T15:18:16.284+01:00What is the first book in the series?What is the first book in the series?PanzerKaputhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068595006963872643noreply@blogger.com