Russian infantry in summer uniforms. -The 1st line sees progress


For those bored of Zorndorf, I can only tell you we are about half-way there.  These two units are my first examples of the Blue Moon miniature's Russian Musketeers in Summer Uniform.  They definitely stand out with their all-red attire.  I think they also help to represent some of the unique aspects of the Russian Army of the time:

  • Soldiers were permitted to 'dress-down' rather than overheat in the summer sun.
  • Soldiers were made to lie down during the cannonade to reduce casualties.

I wonder if these contributed to the Russian showing during the battle.  The Russians were comfortable and focusing on force protection, while the Prussians conducted a forced march in full regalia, and thus arrived suffering from fatigue and heat exhaustion. 

Anyway, here are the first two regiments:

Chernigovskiy Infantry


Schlusselburg Musketeer Regiment:




Two more units to go, and then it is back to the 2nd line to finish the rest of Galytsin's musketeers.

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  1. A steady stream of Russians does not bore me.
    Nice job!

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    1. Well, I am back in the saddle, so there will be another swath to post by the end of March!

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  2. Well done, this red is truly impressive!

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  3. More great looking units. "Schlusselburg Regiment"; if ever a name sounded like an Imaginations outfit, that one does!

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    1. I sometimes wonder how much of the names are lost in translation.

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