The Home of the Sharpshooters

In 1800 The Experimental Corps of Riflemen was formed, eventually becoming the 95th (Rifle) Regiment of Foot in 1803.Riflemen were different, in many ways, to the soldiers that made up the bulk of the British Army. Instead of the classic 'redcoat' and white crossbelts worn by most infantrymen, the Rifles wore a distinctive 'greenjacket' and black leatherwork. This was the first attempt at camouflage by the British Army.Of course the other most notable difference between a Rifleman and most of Wellington's Redcoats was the weapon he carried, the Baker Rifle. Redcoats were generally issued with the 'Brown Bess' musket, capable of wavering accuracy at 75 yards. The 'Baker' was able to hit a man-sized target 200 yards away.On campaign the Rifles were masters of the battlefield and second to none when it came to skirmishing in particular. They were held in high esteem by the French and Allies alike.The Rifleman's speciality was targeting enemy officers, NCOs and drummers, the loss of which could cause disorder and panic amongst the enemy ranks. Their skills were also used to eliminate artillery crews, as the range the 95th could engage such targets at allowed them to do so with minimal losses.The 95th were more than just skirmishers though. They earned their reputation as a ‘universal soldier' by playing their part in sieges like any other Infantryman in Wellington’s army, storming the breaches at Cuidad Rodrigo, Badajoz and San Sebastian.






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Commander of the Rifles: RANKIN
Supreme Sharpshooter: (TWD)Tom
Captain of the Sharpshooters:Aggony1Pain1Emperor
Sharpshooter:BEAKER
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Sergeant of the Chosen Men:The Emperor
Chosen Man:Dark
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Carrier of the Colors:TheOnager
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Co-Carrier:[BTTLSTAR]Ceasar
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