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Les Tuniques Bleues #08
Les cavaliers du ciel
Les Bleues volent haut!
Le 22ème de cavalerie a été entièrement anéanti et le capitaine Stark a été capturé par l'ennemi. Les deux survivants ne sont autres que le sergent Chesterfield et le caporal Blutch. Amputés de leur cavalerie, les Yankees sont plus vulnérables car plus lents à répliquer aux attaques du camp adverse. Il faut donc trouver un moyen d'anticiper les mouvements des troupes confédérées. Grâce à une étrange invention, la montgolfière, on peut envoyer deux observateurs dans les airs pour épier l'ennemi. Et c'est bien sûr Blutch et Chesterfield qui ont l'honneur de tester ce drôle d'engin. le temps presse, car de leur côté, les sudistes tentent de soutirer des informations à Stark!
Le 22ème de cavalerie a été entièrement anéanti et le capitaine Stark a été capturé par l'ennemi. Les deux survivants ne sont autres que le sergent Chesterfield et le caporal Blutch. Amputés de leur cavalerie, les Yankees sont plus vulnérables car plus lents à répliquer aux attaques du camp adverse. Il faut donc trouver un moyen d'anticiper les mouvements des troupes confédérées. Grâce à une étrange invention, la montgolfière, on peut envoyer deux observateurs dans les airs pour épier l'ennemi. Et c'est bien sûr Blutch et Chesterfield qui ont l'honneur de tester ce drôle d'engin. le temps presse, car de leur côté, les sudistes tentent de soutirer des informations à Stark!
48 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1976
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May 13, 2018
De Blauwbloezen op hun best: edutainment over het U.S. Balloon Corps, waarbij de nieuwe technologie niet alleen de kataklyst is voor het avontuur, maar een integraal hulpmiddel.
January 20, 2026
Having lived in France for a time many years ago, I have long been a big fan of French and Belgian comic books. I was not, however, familiar with The Bluecoats (Les Tuniques Bleues) until a young Frenchman recommended the series to my son. I purchased this one in English so I could easily read it to my grandchildren and it did not disappoint. It is about a pair of soldiers in the U.S. Army (the Union Army) during the U.S. Civil War. One is a very serious and loyal sergeant, while the other is a goofy private who has no interest in taking any risks in support of the Union Army. This book is funny and fun!
I asked myself why a French writer of comics would take an interest in this subject and make it the setting for his series. Of course, I do not know, but I am willing to venture a guess. My guess is that he read something about the well-documented ineptitude of the Union generals and thought that the Civil War would make a unique and enjoyable backdrop for his characters. And it seems to have worked!
I asked myself why a French writer of comics would take an interest in this subject and make it the setting for his series. Of course, I do not know, but I am willing to venture a guess. My guess is that he read something about the well-documented ineptitude of the Union generals and thought that the Civil War would make a unique and enjoyable backdrop for his characters. And it seems to have worked!
September 20, 2022
This story is based somewhat loosely on fact. The Union did try to use balloons to carry a soldier or two up high enough to spy on the enemy. The advantage was that up high you could see things a good distance away.
On the other hand you had to have a balloon handy, guys who knew high to use it and guys who had that plus a desire to actually ascend in the balloon.
In this case the two continuing characters in the series get their chance to do their duty from on high! As expected, of course, nothing does exactly to plan as they find out, for example, that the Rebel army can use cannons to try to destroy the balloon and those in it.
Another funny addition to the series.
On the other hand you had to have a balloon handy, guys who knew high to use it and guys who had that plus a desire to actually ascend in the balloon.
In this case the two continuing characters in the series get their chance to do their duty from on high! As expected, of course, nothing does exactly to plan as they find out, for example, that the Rebel army can use cannons to try to destroy the balloon and those in it.
Another funny addition to the series.
May 13, 2019
Baru pertama kali membaca seri "Sersan Biru" ini, yang dalam versi Indonesianya edisi ini berjudul "Pasukan dari Langit". Bersetting kisah perang saudara Amerika Utara-Selatan, dua tokoh utama ditugasi menaiki balon udara untuk memata-matai kondisi musuh. Dari sana kelucuan dan kekacauan terjadi.
Humornya saya pikir khas komik-komik Eropa secara umum: komedi slapstick dan dialog cerdas dipadukan karakter-karakter yang polos, eksentrik dan usil. Ringan dan menyegarkan.
Humornya saya pikir khas komik-komik Eropa secara umum: komedi slapstick dan dialog cerdas dipadukan karakter-karakter yang polos, eksentrik dan usil. Ringan dan menyegarkan.
April 6, 2020
These Cinebook comidies where nobody really dies and deep drama rattles emotions are incredibly refreshing (and addictive) when one has become bogged down by heavy books such as you'll see dominating my list.
July 15, 2019
C'est un de mes livre préférés. Il est très drôle. Blutch et Chesterfield se sont vraiment fait avoir!😆😆
August 6, 2023
Well written covered all aspects expected from this type of graphic novel. Looking forward to read more of the same series
February 24, 2017
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A série Os Túnicas Azuis terá sido publicada originalmente pela Edinter e está a ser lançada pela Asa em parceria com o Público, esperando-se o lançamento de quinze volumes. Este primeiro volume apresenta-nos a dupla composta pelo Sargento Chesterfield e pelo cabo Blutch, uma dupla caricata e com tendência para o desastre que consegue escapar ilesa nos mais mirabolantes episódios.
Tendo como cenário a Guerra da Secessão, Os Cavaleiros do Céu começa por nos indicar que a unidade de cavalaria em que se enquadra a dupla foi quase totalmente dizimada. Sem unidade, são ambos indicados para experimentar o novo balão de ar, a próxima arma de vigilância contra o inimigo. A primeira experiência como cobaias corre melhor do que seria de esperar, e acabam por passar este volume em aventuras de guerra passadas no balão, em episódios de piadas fáceis mas funcionais que distraem o leitor.
Sempre em posição segura, por oposição à nossa dupla, as chefias hierarquicamente superiores, é que acabam por sofrer sucessivos acidentes que os colocam fora do campo de batalha, culpando o sargento e o cabo que lá se vêem atirados para nova missão impossível.
Possuindo temperamentos diferentes completam-se e conseguem constituir a dupla cómica. O sargento é um homem mais sério e responsável que contrasta com o espírito irreverente, mirabolante, refilão e irresponsável do cabo. A união de ambos leva-os a ser indicados para missões estranhas e perigosas, nas quais escapam sempre por um triz em cenários cómicos e inventivos.
A série Os Túnicas Azuis terá sido publicada originalmente pela Edinter e está a ser lançada pela Asa em parceria com o Público, esperando-se o lançamento de quinze volumes. Este primeiro volume apresenta-nos a dupla composta pelo Sargento Chesterfield e pelo cabo Blutch, uma dupla caricata e com tendência para o desastre que consegue escapar ilesa nos mais mirabolantes episódios.
Tendo como cenário a Guerra da Secessão, Os Cavaleiros do Céu começa por nos indicar que a unidade de cavalaria em que se enquadra a dupla foi quase totalmente dizimada. Sem unidade, são ambos indicados para experimentar o novo balão de ar, a próxima arma de vigilância contra o inimigo. A primeira experiência como cobaias corre melhor do que seria de esperar, e acabam por passar este volume em aventuras de guerra passadas no balão, em episódios de piadas fáceis mas funcionais que distraem o leitor.
Sempre em posição segura, por oposição à nossa dupla, as chefias hierarquicamente superiores, é que acabam por sofrer sucessivos acidentes que os colocam fora do campo de batalha, culpando o sargento e o cabo que lá se vêem atirados para nova missão impossível.
Possuindo temperamentos diferentes completam-se e conseguem constituir a dupla cómica. O sargento é um homem mais sério e responsável que contrasta com o espírito irreverente, mirabolante, refilão e irresponsável do cabo. A união de ambos leva-os a ser indicados para missões estranhas e perigosas, nas quais escapam sempre por um triz em cenários cómicos e inventivos.
June 30, 2010
As a history buff as well as a lover of graphic novels, I resisted this series for a while, but finally had to take a look. It's sort of like a French version of F Troop, but set a few years earlier. The humor is on the weird side, more sophisticated than I might have expected. In the same vein as Asterix, humor alternates between slapstick and more elaborate gags.
Perhaps not so oddly, the French artist didn't really have a perfect knowledge of the American Civil War, and made one or two errors, but overall it had the feel of a wartime comedy, as if McHale's Navy had been set a few wars earlier.
Older kids and teens will appreciate the slapstick humor, and adults will probably get the wartime and soldier jokes. It's still not great, but probably worth reading if you like European graphic albums of a humorous sort.
Perhaps not so oddly, the French artist didn't really have a perfect knowledge of the American Civil War, and made one or two errors, but overall it had the feel of a wartime comedy, as if McHale's Navy had been set a few wars earlier.
Older kids and teens will appreciate the slapstick humor, and adults will probably get the wartime and soldier jokes. It's still not great, but probably worth reading if you like European graphic albums of a humorous sort.
July 29, 2011
Décidément une bonne série d'albums du tome 5 au tome 8 !
Une fois de plus, nos deux compères ne restent pas cantonnés dans leur unités de cavalerie et sont amenés à occuper de "hautes" responsabilités (ha, ha). L'observation en ballon est l'occasion de quelques gags mémorables, mais aussi d'une bonne histoire, très réussie, avec rebondissements et tension dramatique assez bien dosée.
Une fois de plus, nos deux compères ne restent pas cantonnés dans leur unités de cavalerie et sont amenés à occuper de "hautes" responsabilités (ha, ha). L'observation en ballon est l'occasion de quelques gags mémorables, mais aussi d'une bonne histoire, très réussie, avec rebondissements et tension dramatique assez bien dosée.
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