Category Archives: Seven Years War Minor German States

‘All The Emperor’s Men’ (Part 2): The Reichsarmee

Posted on 8th April 2021 by jemima_fawr

In Part 1 I looked at some of the German and Saxon-Polish units raised from within the Holy Roman Empire to directly support the Austrian Army in the field during the Seven Years War.  this time I’m profiling some of … Continue reading →

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‘All The Emperor’s Men’ (Part 1): Imperial Auxiliary Troops of the Seven Years War

Posted on 26th March 2021 by jemima_fawr

First an apology to lovers of all things Jungle Green, Khaki Drill and Olive Drab and/or tracked; I’ve still got stacks and stacks of WW2 and Cold War stuff to post here (and more besides), but I’m on a bit … Continue reading →

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Happy Bavarianuary!

Posted on 15th January 2021 by jemima_fawr

Well it’s Groundhog Month here at Fawr Towers and without any prospect of games to provide a spur to painting, I’ve been setting myself challenges to keep the painting mojo going and to finish off wargaming projects.  The first of … Continue reading →

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Happy Württember!

Posted on 8th December 2020 by jemima_fawr

Last month I mentioned that I had decided to embark on the ‘Württember Challenge’, which was to paint the entire Württemberg Auxiliary Corps for the Seven Years War by the end of November (13x 12-figure infantry battalions, 1x general and … Continue reading →

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Regaining the Mojo & Resurrecting The Seven Years War

Posted on 3rd November 2020 by jemima_fawr

I suppose like a lot of people at the moment, the current situation combined with a lack of wargaming opportunities has been killing my painting mojo.  I did initially have a good gallop at the Napoleonics, finally completing my French … Continue reading →

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