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by Theo Raykoske
Sat May 05, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Forthcoming reading for WSS?
Replies: 2
Views: 2815

Re: Forthcoming reading for WSS?

Motorway,

Thank you for those references.

Best Wishes

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Sat May 05, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS: Walloon regiments in Austrain service
Replies: 1
Views: 2302

WSS: Walloon regiments in Austrain service

Guys,

Does anyone know which Austrian infantry regiments were Walloon in origin?

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Sat May 05, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS: Prussian flags
Replies: 2
Views: 2711

WSS: Prussian flags

Guys,

Can I ask if Prussian 2nd battalions carried two 'regimental' colours?

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Sat May 05, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Dutch flags
Replies: 20
Views: 16117

Re: Dutch flags

Guys,

Cna I ask if the Dutch Footguards carried 2 'regimental' colours with the 2nd and subsequent battalions?

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: THANK YOU
Replies: 1
Views: 2154

THANK YOU

Gentlemen, I just want to express my thanks, not least of all to Barry, for this site. there is such a wealth of enthusaism, knowledge and considered opinion that a newbie like me can tap into. It is also important to see that the entries are couched in respectful language which keeps the exchanges ...
by Theo Raykoske
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Blenheim OOB
Replies: 370
Views: 304552

Re: Blenheim OOB

Hello Tim,

Thank you very much for that recommendation: it is now on my 'wants' list!

Best Wishes

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Cuirassiers du Roi
Replies: 24
Views: 14886

Re: Cuirassiers du Roi

Hello Ray and Rohan,

Thank you for your comments and information.

Best Wishes

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Forthcoming reading for WSS?
Replies: 2
Views: 2815

Forthcoming reading for WSS?

Guys,

Anything good for WSS fans on the horizon for this year?

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Blenheim OOB
Replies: 370
Views: 304552

Re: Blenheim OOB

Rohan,

Thank you.

All Good Wishes

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Battles outside Flanders
Replies: 5
Views: 4448

Re: Battles outside Flanders

Hello Gunter and Maciek, Thank you for the prompt replies. It is the WSS that has caught my attention, partly because I'm interested in the French Army of the eighteenth century. I have been reading books such as the Chandler's two on Marlborough and his age and the Osprey on the Army of Louis XIV -...
by Theo Raykoske
Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Battles outside Flanders
Replies: 5
Views: 4448

Battles outside Flanders

Guys,

Am I correct in thinking that there is little or nothing in English about (perhaps apart from Alamanza) about battles in other theatres of the War?

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Cuirassiers du Roi
Replies: 24
Views: 14886

Re: Cuirassiers du Roi

Gentlemen,

Again, my thanks for the information and opinion. I have wanted to collect a small Maison du Roi and I'm now convinced enough to do so with pride!

All Good Wishes

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS French Flags
Replies: 13
Views: 8832

Re: WSS French Flags

Gentlemen, Thank you for the considered advice and comment. I think I will keep the foreign regiments in single battalions, possibly grouped into two brigades (I'm fond of the story of the "Wild Geese") with the remainder being French brigades to two two battalion regiments. This way, the army is pr...
by Theo Raykoske
Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS French Flags
Replies: 13
Views: 8832

Re: WSS French Flags

Rob,

In wargaming terms, then, will this mean it is fine for me to have 'brigades' made up of 2x2 battalion regiments - for the easthetics of having lots of different flags and regiments in the field!

Best Wishes

Theo
by Theo Raykoske
Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Cuirassiers du Roi
Replies: 24
Views: 14886

Re: Cuirassiers du Roi

Guys,

Do you think that the French were disadvataged in Flanders by not having armoured cavalry (apart from a number of Bavarian squadrons?) in their battles against the Allies?

Theo