Tribute to the 95th Rifles by Chris Collingwood. (GL) PER130 The hired Genoese crossbowmen began

The hired Genoese crossbowmen began the assault but came under severe attack from the English longbows and so fled to the rear

Limited edition of 50 giclee canavs prints

Liberation - Sherman Tanks of the Guards Brigade by David Pentland

outside the little Norman village of Villers Bocage

Tribute to the 95th Rifles by Chris Collingwood. (GL) PER130 The hired Genoese crossbowmen beganDHM1498GL. Tribute to the 95th Rifles by Chris Collingwood. In August 1808 the 2nd battalion of the 95th Rifles were part of the expedition commanded by Sir Arthur Wellesley to Portugal and covered the landings at Mondego Bay. On 15th August during a skirmish at Obidos, they had the distinction of firing the first shots of the Peninsular War against the French. The Rifles were trained to think quickly and by themselves in dangerous situations, they