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1st Nassau Infantry Regiment Grenadier Charging
1st Nassau Infantry Regiment Grenadier Charging
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1st Nassau Infantry Regiment Voltigeur Charging
1st Nassau Infantry Regiment Voltigeur Charging
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1st Nassau Infantry Regiment Voltigeur Charging
1st Nassau Infantry Regiment Voltigeur Charging
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Prussian 7th Line Infantry Regiment Musketeer Marching
A hand painted metal figure from First Legion depicting a wounded Prussian infantryman marching in line formation during the Battle of Kunersdorf. Collect the whole set! Frederick the Great suffered his worst defeat at Kunersdorf. The Prussians had achieved early success on the day of the battle, but pushed their advantage too far and ended up being routed by the combined Austro-Russian forces.
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Prussian 7th Line Infantry Regiment Musketeer Marching
The set piece battle evolved as muskets became the standard infantry weapon. Due to their inaccuracy, massed fire was the most effective way of ensuring hits on enemy targets. This hand painted metal figure is perfect for adding to your advancing line formation.
The Seven Years' War involved most of the major world powers of the 18th century and was fought not only in Europe, but throughout various colonial holdings around the world. First Legion>/b> starts off with the Battle of Kunersdorf fought on August 12th 1759 between the Prussians and a combined Austro-Russian Army.
It was a battle that Frederick the Great won in the morning, but lost in the afternoon as he continued to press the attack despite the protests of his generals. The Prussians struggled through poor terrain, against strong allied positions, and in extremely hot weather. When the Austro-Russian force counterattacked the Prussian army came apart, virtually dissolving.
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