Inhaber
1740 Prinz Leopold, 1747 Kleist, 1757 Asseburg, 1759 Lindstädt, 1764 Stojentin
Unit History
The regiment was formed in 1716 from Swedish prisoners. Distinguished at Chotusitz, Lobositz and Breslau after which the unit dropped to regular status. Also present at Leuthen and Zorndorf.
Began the Seven Years War with the engagement at Kesseldorf where the unit lost 450 men. Later at Lobositz, October 1756, the unit advanced on the left flank, along with the regiments Itzenplitz (No. 13) and Alt-Bevern (No. 7), to engage the Croats stationed on Lobosch Hill. The attempt to advance through the skirmish screen proved difficult, however, with ammunition running low, the Prussians adapted to the conditions of the terrain, abandoning closed formations and picking and choosing their targets using individual fire. Gradually the Austrians, despite reinforcements that included the regiment Josef Esterhazy (No. 37), were pushed off the Lobosch Hill and forced back through the burning streets of Lobositz. After an hour of intense fighting, the Austrians were forced out. They retreated in good order. To maintain his contact with the Elbe and to buttress his right flank, the Austrian commander, Browne, shifted his uncommitted left wing around to the plains behind Lobositz and Sullowitz.
Present at the siege of Prague and later Breslau where the Austrians mounted a breakout attack that succeeded after stiff resistance. The regiment lost 700 men in the engagement as was severely damaged. With a single battalion of 500 men, the regiment formed part of the advance guard on the right flank at Leuthen.
At Zorndorf, August 1758, the regiment withstood the massive right wing assault of the Russians but at a heavy cost losing twelve offficers and 623 men. At the battle, the regiment was brigaded along with Kalckstein (No. 25) and Lehwaldt (No. 14). They were all under the command of Maj.-Gen. Bulow in the front line of the centre.
After Zorndorf, the unit was exhausted and withdrawn from active service. The unit was disbanded in 1806.
Both the Regimental and Colonel’s colour
Comments
The regiment is a gift from the Marquis de Sangfroid (a good gaming buddy – Robert Swan) who found these figures in a shoebox back in Vancouver, Canada. Long may he enjoy the wine and song of court as opposed to venturing again on the green velvet of battlefield to face these fearsome fellows. WIP.
Sources
Flag: Nec Pluribus Impar site at http://vial.jean.free.fr/new_npi/index.htmText: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htm
Inhaber
1740 Alt-Dohna,1742 Hautcharmoy, 1758 Münchow, 1758 Kreytzen, 1759 Ramin, 1760 Thile, 1770 Zaremba 
Unit History
The regiment was raised in 1723. It was not very reliable because of the heavy use of unwilling Silesian recruits.
Heavily engaged at Prague where it advanced with the left wing on Unterpoczernitz. As part of Hautcharmoy’s brigade it led the breakthrough south of Kej. Advancing into the Maleschitz ravine, the regiment encountered bitter resistance. The regiment took heavy losses.
In 1757, during the first siege of Schweidnitz, the regiment was captured by the Austrians. The regiment was exchanged in 1758 as part of a massive prisoner exchange involving more than twelve thousand Prussians and only then reinstated.
In 1760, the regiment fought as part of Prinz Heinrich’s corps between Glogau and Liegnitz.
The Colonel's flagComments The regiment is a gift from the Marquis de Sangfroid (a good gaming buddy – Robert Swan) who found these figures in a shoebox back in Vancouver, Canada. Given their historical background I doubt these are fearsome fellows but the beautiful flags flown from GMB Designs mean that they decorate the gaming table nicely before beating a quick retreat. Unit pain
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.htmted in January of 2006.
Inhaber
1741 Grevenitz, 1743 Kreytzen, 1759 Gabelentz, 1777 Erlach
Unit History
The regiment was raised in 1732 in Sachsen-Eisenach. During the Seven Years War, the regiment was engaged at Prague and took part in the halted left wing attack. Success only came when the fight around Rocketnitzer stream was successful.
At Kolin the second battalion, with much courage, took one of the hills. Later in battle on the 18th of June, it was in the second line of the right wing under Bevern where it took heavy losses from combined artillery and cavalry attacks. The unit withdrew to Planjan to hold the way to Nimburg open.
In 1757, the first battalion was captured at Schweidnitz.
At Zorndorf the second battalion supported the Grand Battery on the right flank. The attack of the Russian cavalry General Demiku took the unit in the flank.
After the battle the battalion marched to Mulde fighting at Torgau and Eilenburg.
Marching later in November, it crossed into Vorpommern and began 1759 at Damgarten taking Demmin and Anklam. As part of the Corps in Pommeren, the unit went to Stargard.
At Kay the regiment took heavy losses in the repeated attacks on the Palziger heights. The heavy losses meant that at Kunersdorf, the unit secured the bridges at Görtz.
The unit was on the left flank at Liegnitz and disbanded in the capitulation of 1806.
Comments
The unit has one of the more unique flags of the Prussian units as the wreath around the eagle has been replaced by a medallion. As it is a very colourful unit on the table, it has tended to attract fire. As I now have passed that 40th plateau, I thought it only fitting to celebrate by fielding the 40th regiment. The flag is one of the most beautiful GMB Design flags I have seen.
Sources
Text: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htm
Inhaber
1741 Bevern, 1741 Riedesel, 1746 Graf v.Wied bei Neuwied, 1765 Lossow, 1782 Jung-Woldeck,
Unit History
Formed in 1741 when it was taken from the Württemberg service and entrusted to Major-General Riedesel, an effective disciplinarian. In 1756 the unit was taken from the Wesel garrison and converted to field service. The regiment was present at Prague and distinguished at Kolin, Kunersdorf, Liegnitz and Torgau.
At Prague, May 1757, the unit acted as reinforcements for the right flank. One month later, at Kolin, June 1757, the unit sustained roughly 60% casualties in heavy fighting around the Krzeczor heights. The regiment was sent repeatedly uphill against the centre of the Austrian position and chewed up. After the assaults, the unit gave way to the Prussian cuirassiers, including the Liebregiment zu Pferde (No. 3), which charged the Austrians and were defeated. In the ensuing rout, the remains of the regiment were overrun and joined, shattered, the retreat of the Prussian army.
At Leuthen, the regiment saw minor action on the right flank. In 1758, the regiment helped besiege Schweidnitz and Olmütz. In Pomeria in late 1758, the unit skirmished at Fehrbellin and Prenzlau. At Kunersdorf, August 1759, along with Alt-Bevern (No. 7); they formed part of the initial attack along the Kleiner Spitzberg.
At Liegnitz, August 1760, the unit was in the second line on the left wing and joined the counter-attack against Loudon's attempted surprise advance. The attack was enthusiastically led by the recently disgraced regiment Alt-Bernberg (No. 3) which was eager to win back the good favour of the king. The Prussian attack drove Loudon off the Reh Berge. The Austrians executed an orderly retreat through the towns of Panten and Bienowitz. Every so often, Austrian battalions turned around and fired at their overzealous pursuers until Loudon's corps escaped.
It was deemed the best of the Westphalian regiments and one of the best fusilier units. Was a solid regular unit that saw considerable service. The unit was disbanded in 1806. Comments
The unit has delivered a solid but unspectacular performance on the gaming table unlike its real-life counterpart. The pretty flags flown by the unit are from GMB Designs.
Both the Regimental and Colonel’s colour
SourcesFlag: Nec Pluribus Impar site at http://vial.jean.free.fr/new_npi/index.htmText: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htm
Inhaber
1744 Zimmerow, 1753 Kalsow, 1757 Kalckreuth, 1758 Bredow, 1760 Zieten, 1767 Krockow
Unit History
The unit was formed in 1741 from the Breslau city militia. It was present at Prague, Breslau and Kunersdorf.
At the siege of Prague, the regiment participated in an improvised attack from the left wing that was thrown back. During the withdrawal from Prague, the 1st Battalion was captured at Gabel. Later in the fall, at Breslau, the remaining Battalion held but suffered heavily. Only one hundred men remained after the engagement.
They surprised Frederick at Kunersdorf, 1759, where they fought well. In the battle, the unit supported the advance guard attack through the Mühl-Berge towards the Kuh Grund. Once the attack stalled, the unit remained steadfast until withdrawn taking heavy losses. The unit skirmished at Adelsbach in 1762.
Should be considered at best a regular unit but more often performed like the garrison troops from which they originated. Later, in 1902, formed companies seven and eight of the Imperial Army 8th Infantry regiment.
Both the Regimental and Colonel’s colour
Comments
The unit has been a solid but unspectacular performer on the gaming table. The flags have been slightly modified from those for Schenckendorff (No. 9) who happens to have a very similar pattern. The only difference is that while Schenckendorff has a white centre, Bredow has a green centre and the red flames have been removed.
Sources
Flag: Nec Pluribus Impar site at http://vial.jean.free.fr/new_npi/index.htmText: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htm
Inhaber
1740 Wreech, 1746 Katzler, 1747 Katte, 1758 Lentulus, 1778 Merian
Unit History
The unit was formed in 1672. It was distinguished at Rossbach but especially at Liegnitz. The unit was present at: Lobositz, Prague, Kolin, Kunersdorf, Torgau and Freiberg. The cuirassiers were selected from the sons of 
peasants wealthy enough to maintain the horse. The recruits had to be big men to bear the weight of the cuirass and to manage the large mounts. As a result, the Holstein horse breed was particularly in demand as remounts.
At Kolin, June 1757, the unit was involved in Lieutenant-General Peter von Pennavaire's ill-fated charge up Krzeczor Hill in an attempt to break the Austrian regiment flank consisting of regiments Deutschmeister (No. 4), Baden-Baden (No. 23) and Botta d'Adorno (No. 12). The regiment was in a brigade commanded by von Krockow along with the Lieb Karabiniers Cuirassiers (No. 11). The attack failed and the units were thrown back in confusion.
Just prior to Kunersdorf, August 1759, the regiment helped Prinz Heinrich capture and destroy magazines at Saaz and Budin where it captured a general, 800 men, three cannon, eight banners and three standards. At Kunersdorf, the regiment was on the far right flank under the divisional command of Finck. The unit saw heavy action in the engagement losing many men and a standard in the swampy ground around Elsbusch.
At Liegnitz, the unit again tasted success on the left flank as it drove off three enemy cavalry regiments capturing seven banners and five cannon. Present at Torgau where it participated on the left flank attack that petered out due to flanking fire.
The unit was a 'Fehrbellin regiment'; a reference to a battle fought on June 28, 1675 during the Scanian War. The battle saw the emergence of the Prussian military onto the European scene under the Great Elector, Frederick Wilhelm. It performed as a regular unit during the Seven Years War and was disbanded in 1806.
Comments
The unit has been another solid but unspectacular performer on the gaming table. Guess that means that I will keep looking for my Seydlitz.
Sources
Flag: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htmText: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htm
Inhaber
1740 Pannwitz, 1743 Goltz, 1747 Katzler, 1761 Schwerin, 1768 Krusemarck
Unit History
The regiment was formed in 1688. It distinguished itself at Rossbach, Zorndorf and Hochkirch. The unit was 
engaged at Lobositz, Leuthen and Torgau. It's Inhaber, Schwerin, was one of the notable eccentrics of the army. It was always brigaded with the Gardes du Corps (No. 13) when on service. At Lobositz, October 1756, Frederick, frustrated by his inability to discern the placement of the main body of Austrians, sent eight squadrons of cavalry consisting of the Garde du Corps, the Gens d'Armes, and two squadrons of Prinz von Preussen, all under Lt. Gen. Kyau, as a reconnaissance in force to divine their location. Charged in their exposed flank by six squadrons of the dragoon regiment, Erzherzog Joseph, the Prussian cavalry had to be rescued by the Bayreuth Dragoons who were thrown into the melee. Peppered by musketry fire from scattered Croats and then driven back by the Austrian cuirassier regiments of Stampach and Cordova, the Prussian survivors rode back to their base at the Homolka Hill. In the process the unit captured two standards from Cordova while losing roughly eighty men.
At Rossbach, the regiment captured seven standards after driving off the enemy cavalry.
At Leuthen, the regiment was deployed under Lentulus and first engaged Nadasdy's Hussars on the right flank. Later the unit over ran the Austrian regiment Jung Modena and in the subsequent pursuit captured fourteen standards and fifteen cannon. Later that August, on the left flank at Zorndorf, the regiment lost 98 men while capturing fourteen cannon after driving off the enemy cavalry. In October of the same year, the regiment was at Hochkirch where it covered the flank.
The unit spent the next while in the garrison at Neisse until seeing minor action on the right flank at Liegnitz. The rest of the war saw skirmish actions at Hohgiersdorf, Torgau, Adelsbach, Burkersdorf, and finally by Reichenbach.
An elite unit destroyed in 1806 at Wichmannsdorf.
Comments
This is another unit that has been a solid but unspectacular performer on the gaming table.
Sources
Flag: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htmText: Prussian troop website at http://www.preussenweb.de/preussstart.htm
