Charles XII film 1925

 Today in 1718 Charles XII lost his life so to commemorate this and the fact that I am currently reading a really good biography here are a few scenes from a film about him. Someone should make a film about this now - an epic life. 1925 film wiki

The Lion from the North: The Swedish Army during the Thirty Years War Volume 2 1632-48 (Century of the Soldier) Paperback

Having got volume one I was looking forward to this volume which deals with the Swedish army after the death of Gustavus Adolphus in 1632. I was not disappointed and found it very useful in understanding the later years of the Thirty years war and beyond. I say and beyond as the scope of this book takes in all of Sweden's campaigns of that era including North America and the Gold Coast. This was a period overseen by Axel Oxenstierna (Lord High Chancellor of Sweden) with a number of able leaders operating in the field. The development of weapons, clothing and tactics are covered in great depth.  There is a large colour section with paintings by Sergey Shamenkov and many photos of flags and standards. There is even a section on the Navy. To conclude this is a very useful study on an area not usually covered and has to be on every 17th century enthusiasts wants list.

More Grenzers

 

Gouache - Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 64 "Leylersberg Warasdiner-Creutzer Grenzer" und Nr. 63 "Petazzi Carlstädter-Szluiner Grenzer"More here

Grenzer 1765

 Aquarell - Unteroffizier des Karlstädter Oguliner Grenzregiments, um 1765

Some pics from 1765 here

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Teasers from Strelets-R WSS French dragoon

 

Hat 1/32 Austrian grenadiers

 

Test shots on the Hat page. Look good. Should be coming out soon.

Meanwhile in the Ukraine

 

A unique find in Ukraine - the preserved carriage of the field or siege cannon of the XVIII century - raised from the waters of the Dnieper near Khortytsya island. News article