
Prussia and the German Confederation 18mm
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 saw the formidable Prussian Army, the core of the burgeoning German military machine, come to the fore. This force was not solely Prussian; it was a coalition of German states, including those from the North German Confederation and the southern German states like Bavaria, Württemberg, and Baden, all fighting under Prussian leadership.
Characterised by its highly efficient mobilisation system, superior Krupp artillery, and a well-trained General Staff led by figures like Helmuth von Moltke, this "German Army" was a professional, conscript-based force that utilised railways for rapid deployment and emphasised initiative among its subordinate commanders.
This modern and well-organized military proved to be a decisive factor in its overwhelming victory over the French.
Bundle in 18mm
- Regimental Distinctions
- How to Artillery
- Mounted Staff Officers & Casualties
- Bavarian Artillery 2d/3d
- Bavarian Cuirassiers
- Bavarian Light Horse
- Bavarian Uhlans
- Bavarian Jägers Skirmish
- Bavarian Yellow Facing Infantry
- Brunswick Line Infantry
- Brunswick Skirmish Infantry
- Prussian Artillery Foot 2d/3d
- Prussian Artillery Horse 2d/3d
- Prussian Cuirassiers Guard du Corps
- Prussian Cuirassiers
- Prussian Dragoons Dismounted
- Prussian Dragoons Mounted
- Prussian Hussars 1st Kurhessihches
- Prussian Hussars 1st Kurhessihches
- Prussian Hussars 1st Leib Reg.1or Brunswick
- Prussian Hussars Brandenburg
- Prussian Hussars Color Your Own
- Prussian Uhlans
- Prussian Infantry Jägers Skirmish
- Prussian Infantry Jägers Line
- Prussian Infantry Marching & Port Arms
- Prussian Infantry Skirmish & Hip Firers
- Prussian Landwehr Infantry
- Prussian Landwehr Infantry Skirmish
Free Franco-Prussian War Flags by John Biegel in 18mm
We've got a fantastic bonus for you! This bundle now comes with a complete set of flags for the Franco-Prussian War, expertly crafted by the renowned John Biegel. These incredible flags are completely free and ready for you to download separately from our store. Enhance your battles with these historical details today!
Notes
Once downloaded, the sheets can be printed as often as you like, which means you can build up Large Amounts of Units very cheaply.
You will need scissors, a craft knife, glue, appropriate paper and some stiffer card for bases, all of which are described in the how-to section.
The figures are laid out in A4 format, which will print onto US legal sized paper, or will fit US letter size printed at 93%.
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