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GRAND-TACTICAL NAPOLEONIC WARFARE IN MINIATURE

There were really two Prussian armies during the course of the wars. The army from 1807 and before, and the army from 1808 and after. The pre-1807 army was rooted in the 18th century ideals of war, with a matching emphasis on uniforms. The post 1807 army was designed from ground up by a new military staff, and supplied as best as possible given the ravages of reccession and occupation. Still, when they finally fielded new armies in 1812, the Prussians were able to deliver a completely new and fairly modern range of uniforms, although the quality was reputedly very poor. Due to the shortage of basic items such as headgear, some soldiers went into combat wearing oilskins (waterproof shako covers) fastened over straw baskets, and winter wear was also an item short of supply. These shortages were partially offset by British subsidies, and the Prussian field armies of 1813 through 1815 made up with enthusiasm for what they lacked in supply. Link Key: The table below offers a color guide for basic uniform and equipment features. A logo indicates a link to a photograph of a painted wargaming figure for that troop type. A logo indicates a link to a photograph of a genuine uniform for that troop type. An logo indicates a link to a painting or graphic drawing of that troop type. An logo indicates that additional written information is also available, such as regimental lists of facing colors and other related items. Wherever the word "Regimental" appears below, it means that the facing color of a regiment is used for that item instead of a standardized color. In such cases, watch for the logo, which commonly links to lists of regimental facing colors.