Category Archives: 15mm Figures

‘All The Emperor’s Men’ (Part 9): Yet More Reichsarmee Units!

Posted on 11th May 2023 by jemima_fawr

Good news!  It’s time for more Reichsarmee units! 🙂 Upper Rhine District (Oberrheinischen Kreis) The Imperial Circle of the Upper Rhine was one of the weakest contingents in the Reichsarmee, having only the ‘Hessen-Darmstädt’ (‘Prinz Georg’) Infantry Regiment (1 bn), … Continue reading →

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‘All The Emperor’s Men’ (Part 8): More Reichsarmee Units

Posted on 3rd May 2023 by jemima_fawr

In the unlikely event that there is still someone reading this who isn’t now sick to the back teeth of all things Reichsarmee, here are some more painted units! 😀  Rest assured that they’re all finished now and it’ll soon … Continue reading →

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The Combat of Strehla, 20th August 1760: The Refight

Posted on 25th April 2023 by jemima_fawr

As mentioned in recent posts, I’ve been steadily working toward completing the Reichsarmee and last week I finally had enough finished to field all the Reichsarmee units present at the Combat of Strehla.  For the Prussians I managed to do … Continue reading →

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“Rogues! Do You Want To Stay In The Toolbox Forever?!” (Part 9: Prussian Hussars)

Posted on 14th April 2023 by jemima_fawr

This weekend we’re going to be refighting the Combat of Strehla, as per the scenario I posted last time.  The rules to be used, will of course be Tricorn.  I’ve finally got all the required Reichsarmee units finished, as well … Continue reading →

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‘All The Emperor’s Men’ (Part 7): More Imperial Auxiliary Regiments

Posted on 23rd March 2023 by jemima_fawr

Two years ago in Part 1 of this series, I profiled some auxiliary units from the Holy Roman Empire that were either raised under contract to serve with the Austrian Army or in the Saxons’ case, were placed under Austrian … Continue reading →

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‘All The Emperor’s Men’ (Part 6): SYW Austrian Artillery & Staff

Posted on 16th March 2023 by jemima_fawr

Following my recent flurry of Napoleonic units (namely the Russian Mounted Jäger and Swedish artillery), I’ve returned to ploughing through the Seven Years War units in my Lead Dungeon, with a particular emphasis on finishing the Reichsarmee, followed by Kleist’s … Continue reading →

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Napoleonic Reinforcements: Swedish Corps Commander & Artillery

Posted on 10th March 2023 by jemima_fawr

As I was on a roll with the reasonably obscure Russian Mounted Jäger, I decided to continue the theme of obscure Napoleonic subjects with some Swedes. As briefly mentioned during my discussion of my Swedish army for the Seven Years … Continue reading →

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“Mother Russia, Rain Down, Down, Down!”: My Napoleonic Russians (Part 4: Mounted Jäger)

Posted on 5th March 2023 by jemima_fawr

With over 2,000 unpainted AB Figures Napoleonics in the Lead Dungeon, I really DON’T need any new Napoleonics…  However, a new arrival on the AB Figures catalogue in January prompted me to reach for my wallet: Russian Mounted Jäger.  Interestingly, … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Kolin, 18th June 1757: The Refight

Posted on 24th January 2023 by jemima_fawr

Last November I posted my scenario for the Battle of Kolin, which was Frederick the Great’s first battlefield defeat.  I covered the historical background, actual events and orders of battle there, so just follow the link if you want to … Continue reading →

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The 2nd Battle of Caldiero 1805 – The Refight

Posted on 5th December 2022 by jemima_fawr

31st October 1805 From André Masséna, Marshal of the Empire, Commanding His Imperial Majesty’s Army of Italy. To The Headquarters of His Imperial Majesty, hopefully somewhere near Vienna. Greetings Sire!  I bring news of a great victory won by your … Continue reading →

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