Portuguese Line Infantry

Initially brave but inexperienced, the Portuguese Army underwent a remarkable transformation under Lieutenant-General William Beresford. British drill, discipline and battlefield tactics reshaped the army into an increasingly reliable fighting force capable of standing alongside veteran British troops.

Dressed in their distinctive blue uniforms, Portuguese line infantry earned widespread respect during the Peninsular War. Wellington himself famously praised them as his “fighting cocks”, recognising their growing effectiveness against Napoleon’s armies.

This boxed set allows you to build a full unit of Portuguese Line Infantry for Black Powder, complete with command figures and multiple shako options representing different stages of the conflict.

• 20 plastic easy-build Portuguese Line Infantry miniatures
• 4 metal command miniatures
• Officer, drummer and two ensigns included
• Wire flagpoles and banner finials supplied
• Barretina and Stovepipe shako options included
• 2-page background guide with 10 full-colour flags
• Compatible with Black Powder and Napoleonic wargaming

The combination of distinctive uniforms, colourful standards and allied battlefield character makes Portuguese infantry stand out beautifully once deployed alongside British formations.

From the defence of Portugal to the long march into Spain, these troops became an essential part of Wellington’s army during the struggle against Napoleon.