Sharpe, with his new commanding officer, is sent to capture a castle when news comes of locals who will rise against Bonaparte. The closest thing the Air Force would have to Sharpe or Hornblower would be Biggles; and the RFC was Army anyway. The author had decided to write 11 novels, the same number as in the Hornblower series, ending with Sharpe's Waterloo, but changed his mind and continued writing. 1 decade ago. However, he is somewhat distracted by thoughts of his wife whom he was forced to leave while stricken with fever. Bernard Cornwell's books about the adventures of British soldier Richard Sharpe during the Napoleonic Wars have been enjoyed by millions, mixing – as they do – a combination of action, combat, and historical research. Sharpe is given the 60th Rifles and a Rocket troop, as well as his majority to rescue the women. Kick ass!! 29. i_hate_beckham Him From A Village. No contest. Sharpe is basically an action hero while Hornblower is a more complex character. Sharpe but since I've never seen hornblower I don't think my vote is really worth that much . 01-24-2014, 13:09 #2. A band of deserters, including Sharpe's old enemy, Obadiah Hakeswill, have captured two women, one the wife of a high-ranking English officer, and are holding them hostage for ransom. If your wife likes Hornblower, then I would ask her to watch two episodes of Sharpe before she throws in the towel on it. Forester's "Horatio Hornblower" or Bernard Cornwell's "Richard Sharpe" Any others I should consider? save. 10 comments. Sharpe Vs Hornblower Vs Aubrey First Previous. Bernard Cornwell is a huge fan of the Hornblower novels, and would apparently like nothing better than to write C.S. Jenzen Posts: 6,681. With Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Fraser. Hornblower has a few adventures on land–he spends two years captured in Spain–but he doesn’t run into Richard Sharpe, as much as I hope for it every time I read the book. Source(s): I've read all the Flashman, Hornblower, Sharpe and Aubrey books along with the relevent history books about all the events depicted. Portugal 1813. Next Last. However, readers can have difficulty putting the many volumes into chronological order, especially as the author has written many prequels and sequels. Just lots of historical stuff. Deleted user 22 October 2007 18:12:29 Hornblower is a sissyboy nancy tosser, so he would not win. It’s too bad that Sharpe and Hornblower never got a crossover together. Sharpe or Hornblower? 0 1. livermel. I've not read any period fiction for this era. 1. Sharpe is a series of historical fiction stories by Bernard Cornwell centered on the character of Richard Sharpe. Which series should I start with and why... C.S. At some point they could have run into each other. I can't remember if Biggles ended up in the Air Force. As much as it breaks my heart ot admit it, Sharpe is the man, because the character Hornblower is such a wimp! share. It’s too bad that Sharpe and Hornblower never got a crossover together. L. Lava post-Kyoto mofo. Directed by Tom Clegg. Amazon.com: Sharpe - Complete Series (15 Films) - 8-DVD Box Set ( Sharpe's Rifles / Sharpe's Eagle / Sharpe's Company / Sharpe's Enemy / Sharpe's Honour / Sh [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ]: Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Assumpta Serna, Simón Andreu, Hugh Fraser, Michael Byrne, Pete Postlethwaite, Robert Morgan, Jeremy Child, Tony Haygarth, Tom Clegg, Sharpe - Complete … Coog. They were both in the same war. Mar 4, 2006 #3 Sharpe it's gotta be and they are making a new one!!! Mar 4, 2006 #4 Sharpe. Posted by 5 months ago. Close. I preferred Hornblower. Sharpe and Hornblower are similar in how the episodes are constructed, they way they are filmed, and the type of plots. Closest thing the Air Force would have to Sharpe or Hornblower would Biggles! And they are making a new one!!!!!!!!!!. 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