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No, Eureka hasn't taken to promoting the properties of the latest powerful clothes-washing detergent - it's just the release of our new range of Seven Years War Russians! Sculptor Mike Broadbent has now added these dogged serf soldiers to our ever-expanding range of Seven Years War 18mm miniatures.
The endurance of the Russian peasant soldier was famous. Tenacious, steadfast, and even obstinate are all words that have been used to describe the serfs who filled the ranks. The typical Russian soldier was poorly educated, deeply religious, and fiercely patriotic - underpinned by a deep xenophobia for all things beyond the borders of the motherland. Army discipline was extremely harsh - yet desertions were surprisingly rare, even though in many cases they joined the army for life, and few ever saw their homes or families again. They remained stubborn and obedient often to the bitter end. Once the Russians decided to stand their ground and fight, their opponents were faced with a daunting opponent.
However, it would be a mistake to characterize the Russian army as being some unsophisticated juggernaut from the fringes of 'civilised' Europe. Despite the distractions of developing specific tactics to fight the Turks, the Russians were well acquainted with the drills and tactics of the other 18th Century European armies and were applying them accordingly. The Russian cavalry was well-mounted and was to prove a match for their Prussian opponents, and the Russian artillery was arguably the best trained and equipped in Europe.
Our new range is based on the Russian order of battle at Zorndorf in 1758, and should allow the collector to recreate any Russian force from that campaign. All the figures are made in our 18mm scale - and for collectors who want absolute accuracy, we have provided all the principal troop types in both the 'winter' and 'summer' uniforms. The summer uniform was normally worn on campaign, but we realize that some of you will still prefer the winter uniform with its attractive red and green colour scheme. Another feature of this army which is a little different from the Prussians and Austrians in the range is the inclusion of firing and loading infantry figures, which are there to reflect the Russian fondness for engaging in prolonged fire fights. The distinctive Corps of Observation also feature, and as the Russian armies were infamous for their lumbering baggage trains, we have included a selection of both horse- and ox-drawn wagons for you to choke up your tabletop roadways with. Our special offer (see below) will help you get the traffic jam started!
All figures are supplied unpainted.
18mm Seven Years War Russians
300SYW301 - Russian Musketeer, winter uniform, marching (5)
300SYW302 - Russian Musketeer, winter uniform, firing and loading (4)
300SYW303 - Russian Musketeer, summer uniform, marching (5)
300SYW304 - Russian Musketeer, summer uniform, firing and loading (4)
300SYW305 - Russian Musketeer standard bearer (2)
300SYW306 - Russian Musketeer drummer (2)
300SYW307 - Russian Musketeer NCO/Sergeant (2)
300SYW308 - Russian Grenadier, winter uniform, marching (5)
300SYW309 - Russian Grenadier, winter uniform, firing and loading (4)
300SYW310 - Russian Grenadier, summer uniform, marching (5)
300SYW311 - Russian Grenadier, summer uniform, firing and loading (4)
300SYW312 - Russian Grenadier standard bearer (2)
300SYW313 - Russian Grenadier drummer (2)
300SYW314 - Russian Grenadier NCO/Sergeant (2)
300SYW315 - Russian Corps of Observation, winter uniform, marching (5)
300SYW316 - Russian Corps of Observation, winter uniform, firing and loading (4)
300SYW317 - Russian Corps of Observation, summer uniform, marching (5)
300SYW318 - Russian Corps of Observation, summer uniform, firing and loading (4)
300SYW319 - Russian Corps of Observation standard bearer (1)
300SYW320 - Russian Corps of Observation drummer (1)
300SYW321 - Russian Corps of Observation NCO/Sergeant (1)
300SYW322 - Russian Corps of Observation fifer (1)
300SYW323 - Russian Infantry Officer (3)
300SYW324 - Russian Cuirassier, winter uniform (3)
300SYW325 - Russian Cuirassier, summer uniform (3)
300SYW326 - Russian Cuirassier standard bearer (1)
300SYW327 - Russian Cuirassier trumpeter (1)
300SYW328 - Russian Cuirassier officer (1)
300SYW329 - Russian Dragoon, winter uniform (3)
300SYW330 - Russian Dragoon, summer uniform (3)
300SYW331 - Russian Dragoon standard bearer (1)
300SYW332 - Russian Dragoon drummer (1)
300SYW333 - Russian Dragoon officer (1)
300SYW334 - Russian Horse Grenadier, winter uniform (3)
300SYW335 - Russian Horse Grenadier, summer uniform (3)
300SYW336 - Russian Horse Grenadier standard bearer (1)
300SYW337 - Russian Horse Grenadier trumpeter (1)
300SYW338 - Russian Horse Grenadier officer (1)
300SYW339 - Russian Hussar with busby (3)
300SYW340 - Russian Hussar with busby, officer (1)
300SYW341 - Russian Hussar with busby, trumpeter (1)
300SYW342 - Russian Hussar with mirliton (3)
300SYW343 - Russian Hussar with mirliton, officer (1)
300SYW344 - Russian Hussar with mirliton, trumpeter (1)
300SYW345 - Kalmuk cavalry (6)
300SYW346 - Cossack cavalry (5)
300SYW347 - Russian Artillery crew (8)
300SYW348 - Russian 3lb infantry gun (1)
300SYW349 - Russian 6lb cannon (1)
300SYW350 - Russian 12lb cannon (1)
300SYW351 - Russian Shuvalov howitzer (1)
300SYW352 - Russian Unicorn howitzer (1)
300SYW353 - Russian mounted officer (2)
300SYW354 - Russian mounted general staff - 4 figure set (1)
300SYW355 - Russian dismounted general staff and table - 2 fig and table set (1)
300SYW356h - Russian 3 horse Regimental wagon (1)
300SYW356o - Russian 3 ox Regimental wagon (1)
300SYW357h - Russian 3 horse ammunition wagon (1)
300SYW357o - Russian 3 ox ammunition wagon (1)
300SYW358h - Russian limber and two horses (1)
300SYW358o - Russian limber and two oxen (1)
300SYW359 - Extra limber/wagon horse (1)
300SYW360 - Extra limber/wagon oxen (1)
NEW RELEASE SPECIAL OFFER
Buy $75.00 AUD* or more from our new 18mm Seven Years War Russian range, and you will receive a free 3-horse regimental wagon (300SYW356h). This is a strictly limited offer until our next new release.
* Excluding shipping (and 'Goods and Services Tax' payable by Australian customers only)
All these miniatures can also be ordered in the U.K. from Fighting 15s, and in the U.S.A. from Eureka Miniatures U.S.A.