Königgrätz 160 - Aftermovie

 

The Little Corporal says

 160 years ago today, 3rd July 1866, saw the largest battle in the world since Leipzig in 1813 - The Battle of Sadowa (Königgrätz).

For one day only - FREE UK P&P (save £4.50) on the superb bookcase game by VaeVictis - SADOWA 1866 https://www.thelittlecorporal.co.uk/sadowa-1866

A giant hexmap of the battlefield, over 200 artwork playing pieces, rules & scenarios (IN ENGLISH), and a QRS - all for just £27.90 with FREE UK P&P for just 24 hours while stocks last.

A superb game.

System Lorenz

 

The manuscript is done and the proof copy is on its way! There are a couple cosmetic tweaks to still be done but if the proof looks good, “System Lorenz” will be available on Amazon in a few days.

Came out to 330 pages and just over 120k words, with 120 pictures and illustrations. And I’ll be able to keep it under $20 retail.

The initial release is a paperback in black and white. If there is enough demand I may do a color version in hardback.

Lorenz book

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 ''An exciting announcement! After FIVE YEARS of research and work, I have finally completed the first draft of my next book, “System Lorenz” about the Austrian 1854 Lorenz rifIe-musket.

It is the deepest deep dive into all aspects of the Lorenz, including its obscure inventor Joseph Lorenz, the development of what they called the “small bore rifIe” in Austria in the early 1850s, with a chapter on the ammunition, and additional chapters on Austria’s efforts to adopt guncotton and the Podewils System.

I also carefully cover the background and context about the Lorenz, because it is one of the most misunderstood weapon systems in modern history. It was hated by American soldiers in the Civil War and turned into a scapegoat by the Austrian high command for their defeat against Prussia in 1866. No history of the Lorenz would be complete without addressing the tactics it was used with, and how the infamous Austrian “shock tactics” evolved.

At about 120,000 words (and a hundred images and diagrams) it’s my longest book yet. Hundreds of primary and secondary sources in archives and European libraries (almost all in German) were drawn from, to tell the complete story of the Lorenz in English, for the first time.

It still needs editing and proofreading and formatting, which will take some time because I am still mobilized, and can only work on it in my “spare time.” But I am reasonably confident it will be ready for the printers by June!

So… for the twelve or so people who might be interested, keep an eye out!''

Königgrätz Osprey

 Königgrätz 1866: The Creation of Modern Germany: Campaign Angus Konstam Osprey Publishing - Osprey

As we approach the 160th anniversary of the combat that took place at Königgrätz, this book from Osprey Publishing - will be out soon. It comes out on June 16, 2026.

1866 Battle of Königgrätz

 ENGLISH: Trailer for the annual memorial event of Battle of Königgrätz 3rd July 1866. Record shot at 145th anniversary of the battle.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ČESKY: Upoutávka na výroční vzpomínkovou akci bitvy u Hradce Králové 3. 7. 1866. Záznam byl pořízen při 145. výročí bitvy.

This year - the 160th

 Battle of Königgrätz - Wikipedia

New 1866 book

 

North Star 1866 Bavarians

 North Star 1866 Bavarians,

https://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=100&cat=712...

Only a small part of the 1866 range

54mm Toy Style Austrian Lancers 1866 Conversions of Britains Ltd figures.

 By Scott Lesch

Rise of the Eagle 28mm

 

We have an upcoming campaign for the Prussian Guards of 1866-71 and right now you can even download a completely free sampler for a Landwehr-Guardsmen and a regular Guard-Musketeer.

Rise of the Eagle - The Prussian Guards by Styriwar — Kickstarter

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3D Printable Rise of the Eagles - KS-Sampler by Styriwar

Pendraken Hanover 1860

 Despite attempting to main neutrality during the Austro-Prussian War, Hanover was forced to declare war on Prussia in 1866. This led to the dissolution of Hanover and its annexation into Prussia, becoming part of the German Empire in 1871. https://www.pendraken.co.uk/10mm-19th-century-europe...

Austro‑Prussian War of 1866

 We commemorate 160 years since the Austro‑Prussian War of 1866

photo from Perry Miniatures in 2023

Coming 2026 Königgrätz 1866

 Königgrätz 1866: The Creation of Modern Germany: Campaign Angus Konstam Osprey Publishing - Osprey

1. Preußisches Garderegiment zu Fuß, 1st Prussian Foot Guards

 Facebook Looking like a Knoetel picture.

Hessenpark

A living history group dedicated to portraying the 1st Prussian Foot Guards, 1864-1871, we strive to preserve the military and, to a certain degree, the cultural legacy of the Prussian Foot Guards by depicting the guardsmen's experience in war and peace.

"Königgrätz 1866 - Festetics" based on true historical events from the battle of Hradec Králové in 1866

 

Hradec Králové

 Opening of the 159th commemoration events. anniversary of the battle of Hradec Králové

on Friday 4th july. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday in Chlum!

Bavarians before 1866

 Thanks to Andrey Efremov for this. Aus der Ausstellung Der deutsche Krieg im Bayerischen Armeemuseum

Die Dreissiger e.V.

Facebook "Die Dreissiger" e.V. sind der Traditionsverein des Königlich Preußischen Infanterieregiments Graf Werder ( 4. Rhein.) Nr. 30

Warfare in the age of steam

 On May 24, the Schwarzwasser and Preßnitz valleys were once again shrouded in steam locomotive smoke and gunpowder fumes. The Military Historical Representation Society visited the Pressnitz Valley Railway and took actors, visitors, and photographers on a journey back to 1863.

Camera: Michael Franke, Annika Taute Editing: Annika Taute