1731 Markgarf Karl von Brandenburg-Schwedt, 1763 Tettenborn, 1763 Prinz von Braunschweig
Unit History
The regiment was raised in 1702 and incorporated the Saxon Pirna regiment in 1756.
At Prague, May 1757, the regiment took part in the close combat near Rocketnitzer stream taking minor casualties. The grenadier of the unit took part at Rossbach, November 1757, without any losses.
At Leuthen, November 1757, the regiment attacked the churchyard and was completely ruined from continuous musket fire throughout the battle. After taking part in the siege at Breslau, the unit fought at Hochkirch, October 1758, taking many casualties in an embittered fight in the village. The regiment took the brunt of the murderous artillery fire into the village which consisted of both shot and howitzer fire.
At Kunersdorf, August 1759, the regiment stormed the Russians but took heavy losses including 276 men when the attack stalled in the Kuhgrund.
The unit was disbanded in 1806 near Hameln.
Both the Regimental and Colonel’s colour
Comments
The unique flag for the Prussian force made the decision to paint up the unit an easy one. The unusual flag means that I can readily identify the regiment on the table.
Sources
Flag: Nec Pluribus Impar site at http://vial.jean.free.fr/new_npi/index.htm
Text: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htm
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