Category Archives: Seven Years War Saxon Army

The Army of Augustus The Fat: My SYW Saxons (Part 2)

Posted on 21st February 2025 by jemima_fawr

As discussed in Part 1, I recently painted the first of two Saxon brigades that fought during the Seven Years War as part of Prince Xaver’s exiled Saxon Corps.  All the details of organisation, etc, can be found in Part … Continue reading →

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The Army of Augustus The Fat: My 15mm SYW Saxon Army

Posted on 10th February 2025 by jemima_fawr

As mentioned before, I’m slowly painting my way through the order of battle for the Battle of Minden, which is serving as my ‘to do’ list for the armies in the West German Theatre of the Seven Years War.  However, … 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 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 →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Eighteenth Century, Painted Units, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Seven Years War Austrian Army, Seven Years War Minor German States, Seven Years War Saxon Army, Shako Rules, Tricorn (18th Century Shako Rules) | 16 Comments