Reinforcements Have Arrived: Soldier King Lands from Noble Knight Games!

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There is nothing quite like the feeling of an international parcel hitting the doorstep, especially when it contains a classic piece of campaign gaming history you’ve been eagerly anticipating! My boxed copy of GDW’s 1982 classic, Soldier King , officially arrived today—safely shipped over from Noble Knight Games. The components are in fantastic condition. Leafing through those vintage 1982 rulebook pages and unrolling the map sheets in person immediately brings back that great, nostalgic operational gaming aesthetic. The Inspiration Behind the Campaign I have to give a massive tip of the hat to Neil Patterson over at the Aufklarungsabteilung blog. It was reading through Neil’s fantastic posts and seeing how he integrated Soldier King into his own campaign gaming that originally hooked me on the concept. The clean map layout, simple area movement, and multi-faction dynamic make it an ideal engine for driving grand-scale strategic campaigns on the tabletop w...
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The Army of Frederick the Great

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The Army of Frederick the Great

By Christopher Duffy (Original Publication: 1974)

The Blueprint of Prussian Perfection

Introduction: This is the definitive technical study of the Prussian military machine. Duffy moves beyond simple battle narratives to dissect the recruitment, daily life, and structural organisation of the army that made Frederick a legend.

The 6mm Connection: For the Baccus 6mm enthusiast, this book is indispensable. Duffy’s detailed breakdown of battalion formations and the "oblique order" provides the historical justification for the Superbly Drilled rule in Black Powder. His descriptions of the tight, lock-step infantry movements help visualise how these tiny figures should be based and manoeuvred on the tabletop to represent Prussian discipline.

Historical Insight: The "lightbulb moment" lies in Duffy’s explanation of the Prussian supply system. Understanding that Frederick was often "chained" to his magazines explains the strategic caution that often countered his tactical aggression, a perfect hook for campaign-level play.

Conclusion: If you are building a Prussian force, this is your Bible. It provides the "why" behind the "how" of Frederick’s era, grounding your hobby in absolute historical authority.

Rating: 5 out of 5 Muskets.

What do you think?

Have you read this volume? Let me know in the comments if you’ve used this research to inform your painting or game strategy!

Related project hubs for this period:
[The Silesian Wars 1740-1763 Project Hub]  |  [The Seven Years War 1756–1763 Project Hub]

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