Field of Battle, Designed by Brent Oman and published by Piquet, Inc., the Field of Battle system stands as one of the most respected horse-and-musket wargaming frameworks of the modern tabletop era. Originating from the broader Piquet gaming philosophy, Field of Battle streamlined classic card-driven mechanics into a single, cohesive system that masterfully simulates command friction, the fog of war, and battle momentum without forcing players into exhaustive chart lookups or micromanagement. Across its three distinct iterations—from the original breakthrough 2006 release, through the refined 2011 second edition, to the polished 2020 third edition—the rulebook family has continually perfected its core sequence deck concept. By replacing rigid movement turns with dynamic card draws and initiative rolls, Field of Battle ensures that no two actions play out identically, offering a deeply atmospheric and unpredictable grand tactical experience that scales brilliantly for 6mm Seven Y...
The Great King (1942)
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The Great King: Frederick at His Lowest Ebb
Directed by Veit Harlan (Released: 1942)
Introduction:The Great King is a high-budget historical drama that focuses on the most perilous years of Frederick the Great's reign during the Seven Years War. The narrative centres on the catastrophic Prussian defeat at the Battle of Kunersdorf in 1759 and Frederick's subsequent struggle to keep his nation from total collapse. It is a sombre, atmospheric film that portrays the King not just as a conqueror, but as a man burdened by the immense cost of his ambitions and the weight of his crown.
Film Excerpt / Restoration Preview
Historical Accuracy: While the film served as state-sponsored propaganda during the 1940s, its dedication to historical aesthetics is remarkable. Otto Gebühr’s performance is iconic, effectively becoming the "face" of Frederick for generations. For the wargamer, the depiction of Kunersdorf provides a vivid visual reference for the sheer scale of 18th-century combat and the devastation wrought by the Russian artillery—a perfect tie-in to our reading of Christopher Duffy's Russia’s Military Way to the West. The uniform details and the recreation of the King's inner circle are handled with a level of care that provides excellent "eye candy" for our 6mm painting projects.
Conclusion:The Great King remains one of the most significant "Prussian films" ever produced. It captures the legendary "Fridericus" spirit and the stoicism of the Prussian army in the face of total disaster. When viewed alongside our research on the 3rd Silesian War, it helps to humanise the tactical maps and OOBs by showing the emotional toll of the conflict. It is a powerful piece of cinema that, despite its origins, remains a vital visual resource for the period.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Muskets.
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Have you seen this film? Did it inspire you to pick up the paintbrush, or were the tactical errors too much to bear? Let me know in the comments!
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