Historical Context

This battalion represents Prussian line infantry following Scharnhorst's reforms - the professional core of the army that rose from Jena's ashes to defeat Napoleon. After humiliation in 1806, Prussia rebuilt its military with new tactical doctrines, universal conscription, and burning desire for revenge.

The battalion structure reflects the Krümper system that circumvented French-imposed size limits - rotating trained men back to civilian life while bringing new recruits through, building a hidden reserve that exploded into full strength in 1813. From Leipzig to Waterloo, these battalions proved that Prussia had learned from defeat - Blücher's infantry pursued Napoleon with relentless determination until final victory.

Pack Contents:

AB-PR01 Musketeer, marching x 24 figures
AB-PR02 Musketeer, advancing x 1 figure
AB-PR03 Musketeer, firing and loading x 2 figures
AB-PR07 Officer, with sword x 1 figure
AB-PR08 Officer, with sabre x 1 figure
AB-PR09 Drummer x 1 figure
AB-PR10 Fifer x 1 figure
AB-PR12 Standard bearer, NCO x 1 figure
AB-PR13 Colour guard sergeant, with spontoons x 1 figure
AB-PR15 Jäger, skirmishing x 3 figures
AB-PR25 Landwehr mounted officer x 1 figure

Contains 37 figures: 36 foot + 1 mounted