The many wounds of Richard Sharpe. Images used without permission.

Sharpe's Battle Scars

  • 202 lashes (Tiger)
  • Lance wound to side (Tiger)
  • Clipped by musket ball on scalp (Triumph)
  • Gash in left cheek (Fortress)
  • Sword slash to back (Rifles TV - twice!)
  • Saber slash to arm (Justice)
  • Bayonet slash to thigh (Eagle)
  • Sword slash to knee (Eagle Book & TV)
  • Pistol bullet wound to thigh (Eagles TV; Company TV)
  • Pistol ball in leg (Company)
  • Richochet into shoulder (Gold Book)
  • Musket ball wound to abdomen (Sword Book & TV)
  • Rusty nails fired by shotgun. Wounded in thigh (Revenge TV), shoulder and ear (Revenge Book)
  • Saber slash to arm (Justice)
  • Punches, kicks and body blows (Eagle TV; Honour TV; Justice)