dinsdag 14 januari 2025

Seven Years War project, the Austrians

The Austrians are now reorganised, rebased and ready for combat. These figures are Old Glory 15mm and have been in the collection for 20 plus years. Their last battle was 10 years ago and last month I felt reanimated to return to the period.

The first batch, seen earlier, have their bases painted and flocked. In the first photo, four battalions of German infantry are seen with the combined companies of grenadiers. Further back are two battalions of Hungarian infantry with their distinct colours and beyond are two battalions of Grenzer infantry.


Included in the first batch are two regiments of Dragoons and two of Hussars, the latter are the only miniatures from Essex Manufacturing, these had a livelier pose than the Old Glory models.  

A second batch soon followed adding five battalions of infantry, three regiments of cavalry and heavy artillery. In the second photo you can see clearly three battalions of German infantry, one combined companies of Hungarian grenadiers and more Grenzer infantry. Two cuirassier regiments can be seen on the left of the formation and on the right, the combined mounted grenadiers from various Dragoon regiments. These are not listed separately, but are included in each pack of Austrian dragoons.  


This gives a total strength of the Austrian force to 14 battalions, 42 squadrons, 18 guns and 7 generals (123 elements).

Coming soon, the Prussians

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