Napoleonic Wargame Club (NWC)

Field Marshal Promotion in the Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) for Richard Bradshaw

By His Majesty, George the Third, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Arch-Treasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

In consultation with the Army Commander (AC) Field Marshal Sir "Lucky" Jim Hall, 1st Duke of York & Albany K.G. and the Army Chief of Staff (CoS) Field Marshal Sir Andrew Moss, 1st Duke of Wellington K.T.

For greatness on the field of battle against La Grande Armée and for longevity in service to the Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) and George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, we do hereby appoint:



Lieutenant General Richard Bradshaw, 1st Earl of Manchester
Lloyd's Battery, Royal Artillery
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Reserve Artillery & Engineers

Honorary Command: 2nd Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, 2nd (Guards) Brigade


to the highest rank in the Anglo-Allied Army (AAA) of:



Field Marshal



Further recognition of the Field Marshal's extensive battlefield activities and his service to King & Country are reflected in the awarding of the below Medals, Awards & Orders:

Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Collar



Awarded for having 2,000 points.


with the most significant honors, in recognition of the Earl of Manchester's service above & beyond his station of assignment and command, participating in all aspects of the Club.

further with noted success on the field of battle, in the finest tradition of Lloyd's Battery, as the Army's premier artillerist.

and with his continuous presence in the Rhine Tavern, sharing in the achievements of others, expressing great friendship towards all officers, while bestowing honor to the Crown and providing an example of the best standards for an officer in His Majesty's service.


We do hereby decree, With Royal Assent and Issued at the Court of St. James, the awarding of:

The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle (KT)




Signed at Brussels, with Notices Issued in London, Manchester and all throughout Lancashire & every other land in the realm, on this 25th day of December of the current year,





Richard has been a member of the NWC since January 2013. He's participated heavily in the forums and gaming throughout his almost 11 years with the Club! Having played 55 games in his time, many of them longer games too. His humor & writing style is well noted in the Rhine Tavern.

We've been fortunate to have Richard be very active in our Club for all these years!

I am delighted to see him achieve the AAA's highest rank!

Three cheers for Field Marshal Sir Richard Bradshaw, 1st Earl of Manchester K.T.!!

Let us celebrate with all the Hedonator's one can drink!! At least 55 rounds for all!! (Seven troughs for Sir Muddy's Horse! ) Food and music too!! Crown Imperial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WMrQe87gRk