The man is a marvel - he's at it again. Having visited Waterloo earlier this month, and also (let it be said) Vitoria, Count Goya was at the Salamanca battlefield this week, and he very kindly sent me a couple of very interesting little movies. He did not have the full film crew with him on this occasion, but has done wonderfully well on his own, armed only with his compass, his field glasses, a cocoa tin, a piece of string and a box of matches.
(1) The first clip is a quick panorama from the monument at the top of the Gran Arapil. It starts looking north to Chico Arapil, then scans clockwise east, south and west back to Chico Arapil, and you can see it by clicking here.
(2) The second is a similar panorama from Wellington’s command point, on the Tesa San Miguel. The view starts looking NW then goes clockwise past the Arapiles, then the village. You can see this one by clicking here.
He also sent a couple of snapshots of the diorama of the battle in the interpretation centre in Arapiles village. 15mm figures; it represents the period just before Le Marchant’s charge.
Most excellent!
ReplyDeleteNice video of the Arapiles, I remember being really impressed with how distinct they were, just like laid down terrain pieces. Also the 'edge' which is like a chest high wall near the top of the one the video was taken from. It really brought to life the descriptions of being fired down on from it.
ReplyDeleteExcellent videos…
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Both photos and videos are excellent. I have downoaded for future use and reference. Please thank him for us Tony.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James