Hochkirch 1758

Today's anniversary. 

The Battle of Hochkirch took place on 14 October 1758, during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War). After several weeks of maneuvering for position, an Austrian army of 80,000 commanded by Lieutenant Field Marshal Leopold Josef Graf Daun surprised the Prussian army of 30,000–36,000 commanded by Frederick the Great. The Austrian army overwhelmed the Prussians and forced a general retreat. The battle took place in and around the village of Hochkirch, 9 kilometers (6 mi) east of Bautzen, Saxony.

 Battle of Hochkirch - Wikipedia

Colonel Nicholas Devereux's Regiment of Foot by Scott Lesch

 More here Facebook Scott says 'Replicant figures with a few Call To Arms figures. 54mm plastic. Parliament's New Model Army. English Civil War'

Sebastian Vrancx. The four seasons: Autumn. 1620

 

C’est la Guerre – Fast Play Wargame for the Age of Muskets

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SUCCESSION OPENING BUT THE THIRTY YEARS WAR

 A post from Wallenstein TV.

Khurasan Miniatures news

 Khurasan Miniatures

In a few weeks Khurasan Miniatures will be releasing 1690s troops in 15mm — this is basically the period of the Nine Years War (sometimes ponderously titled “The War of the League of Augsburg”) and the associated Williamite war in Ireland.

The main differences from our existing late 17th century range are:

A) increased use of the flintlock by foot

B) informal tricornes commonly worn

C) French cavalry wore their scabbards on a waist belt rather than over the shoulder

Here are the generic horse with sword, painted as the fierce Irish Horse who caused a crisis for the Williamite cause at the Boyne until the Blue Guards stood firm.

Generic troops will be released first, followed by French horse.

Lines of battle WSS Fast Play Rules by Ian W Croxall

These rules look good and worth considering as they are free. Go to the Facebook page and you will find the pdfs. 

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