The wedding had to have been one of the best scenes in the whole series. After all, sometimes the only way to get a man to quit dragging his feet is to make him think he's going to die in a few seconds; works best if you're a priest.
The 95th rifles existed till past ww2. I would like to see a series in that ere. I was thinking about that the other day. Not a reboot of this series but I guess you could say a new generation.
I visited Apsley house (the home of the Duke of Wellington) which is now a museum the other day (Hyde Park Corner, London). There were 2 demonstrators on duty that morning, one showing instruments used by surgeons in the day, the other had a selection of arms, one of which was a French sabre that was in the battle of Waterloo. Also was a replica of a Baker rifle used in the Sharpe series and also a sword which looks uncannily like the one Harper presented to Sharpe. Also an original Brown Bess. My background is in historic shooting and I'm also a fencer. I have to say commenting on the French sabre.....it's a wrist breaker!!!!! How a French Cavalryman could sustain fighting with it is beyond me. The sword, which "maybe" the one featured in the video clip here has a lovely balance to it, felt at ease. I need to consult an expert on appropriate techniques, certainly felt more comfortable than the French sabre. The balance, grip and sight of the Baker was great, I was assured by the demonstrator that the feel and weight distribution is close to the original.
The wedding is funny, but poor Sharpe: he's in excruciating pain after that battle with Leroux, and then they come and tell him that Harper might be dying.
Explain to me why he had to reforge the blade? I can understand modifying the guard, but the blade was already solid. And where did Harper learn to be a bladesmith
In the book version, he doesn't get a high-quality blade from the priest's collection. He gets an old British heavy cavalry sword (the same type as the one that broke) and then fixes it up for Sharpe. It's a key plot point so they had to keep it in, even though it doesn't really make sense given the new source of the sword.
For a guy who knows so much about swords, he doesn't seem to know one of the simplest of maintenance rules: Don't hold the blade with your hand. You leave oil and salt deposits on the metal, which can lead to damage.
Well, it looked like he was handling the blade with cloth wrappings while at the forge, and the barehanded holding was presumably after the blade had been tempered and oiled somewhat.
"its not very often I raise my fist to a man" Sharpes one of the biggest bullys going, I havent seen 1 single sharpe episode where he hasnt aimless started kicking off with people and thrown punches at innocent people.
He certainly starts off that way, trying to become an authority figure by yelling and knocking heads together. But once Teresa points out that a good leader listens twice as often as he shouts, you can see Sharpe gradually figuring out how to win his men's hearts and respect through the rest of Eagle. Now he briefly yells to get attention, then immediately changes tactics to humor, charm, or emotional persuasion. Given that it was a violent age, people that he actually assaults generally deserve it.
" We're all goin' to die, Patrick !" Superb.
Well he's not lying
The wedding had to have been one of the best scenes in the whole series. After all, sometimes the only way to get a man to quit dragging his feet is to make him think he's going to die in a few seconds; works best if you're a priest.
The 95th rifles existed till past ww2. I would like to see a series in that ere. I was thinking about that the other day. Not a reboot of this series but I guess you could say a new generation.
It would be cool if the book series had a WW1 & 2 spinoff, but it would have to be at least approved by the author.
With references to Sharpe
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Heh. Sharpe's Normandy.
Harper smything skill increased...Sword of regeneration added to inventory...
I visited Apsley house (the home of the Duke of Wellington) which is now a museum the other day (Hyde Park Corner, London). There were 2 demonstrators on duty that morning, one showing instruments used by surgeons in the day, the other had a selection of arms, one of which was a French sabre that was in the battle of Waterloo. Also was a replica of a Baker rifle used in the Sharpe series and also a sword which looks uncannily like the one Harper presented to Sharpe. Also an original Brown Bess. My background is in historic shooting and I'm also a fencer. I have to say commenting on the French sabre.....it's a wrist breaker!!!!! How a French Cavalryman could sustain fighting with it is beyond me. The sword, which "maybe" the one featured in the video clip here has a lovely balance to it, felt at ease. I need to consult an expert on appropriate techniques, certainly felt more comfortable than the French sabre. The balance, grip and sight of the Baker was great, I was assured by the demonstrator that the feel and weight distribution is close to the original.
The Wedding still gets a big laugh out of me, I think this was something like the 12th time I watched it!!! ROFLMAO!
I love that Priest! He's amazing! Oh my god!
"As far as I can tell Major Sharpe is a heathen, Harper"
Said without the priest's lips moving.
tricking a man into marrying his love, now that's ministering!
Harpers humour...and a strong helping of Sharpes :)
"we're all going to die Patrick"
That is one wily priest!
Fans do the best work
The wedding is funny, but poor Sharpe: he's in excruciating pain after that battle with Leroux, and then they come and tell him that Harper might be dying.
That Priests 😂😂😂😂😂😂a CLEVER & DEADLY Man g
Explain to me why he had to reforge the blade? I can understand modifying the guard, but the blade was already solid. And where did Harper learn to be a bladesmith
In the book version, he doesn't get a high-quality blade from the priest's collection. He gets an old British heavy cavalry sword (the same type as the one that broke) and then fixes it up for Sharpe.
It's a key plot point so they had to keep it in, even though it doesn't really make sense given the new source of the sword.
For a guy who knows so much about swords, he doesn't seem to know one of the simplest of maintenance rules: Don't hold the blade with your hand. You leave oil and salt deposits on the metal, which can lead to damage.
Well, it looked like he was handling the blade with cloth wrappings while at the forge, and the barehanded holding was presumably after the blade had been tempered and oiled somewhat.
Artistic licence
You can absolutely touch the blade, you just need to oil it.
As with all swords ........getting blood on the blade definately helps ! 😘👍
Wod be nice to see 85th rifles during an up to date era ww2 would be ideal
“Now get up and kiss the Bride.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
"its not very often I raise my fist to a man"
Sharpes one of the biggest bullys going, I havent seen 1 single sharpe episode where he hasnt aimless started kicking off with people and thrown punches at innocent people.
He certainly starts off that way, trying to become an authority figure by yelling and knocking heads together. But once Teresa points out that a good leader listens twice as often as he shouts, you can see Sharpe gradually figuring out how to win his men's hearts and respect through the rest of Eagle. Now he briefly yells to get attention, then immediately changes tactics to humor, charm, or emotional persuasion. Given that it was a violent age, people that he actually assaults generally deserve it.
brill
In the books, Harper's wife's name is Isabella. Harper saves Isabella after she's raped by British soldiers during the sacking of Badajoz.
This is brilliant - Thank you 👏
@bublay3 Another wonderful Irishman ! :-)