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 Bohemian Landscape: Building Lobositz in 6mm

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On the Workbench

A quick dispatch to show what is currently occupying the desk.

The Bohemian Landscape: Building Lobositz in 6mm
Total Battle Miniatures Picture of Limal

As the Third Silesian War project gathers pace, my focus has shifted to the first major encounter: the Battle of Lobositz (1st October 1756). To truly capture the scale of this engagement in 6mm, the terrain needs to be as impressive as the Baccus regiments that will be fighting over it.

I am utilising the "Big Battalions" range from Total Battle Miniatures. These 6mm components are designed with a specific footprint that provides a concentrated, built-up look without sprawling across the entire table—perfect for keeping the focus on the movement of our 24-figure infantry battalions.

The Settlement Expansion Plan

This is an evolving post as I acquire and paint the various settlements and geographical features required for the Lobositz map.

  • Welhotta: Limal (130mm x 120mm) - Acquired
  • Lobositz: Plancenoit - Planned
  • Sullowitz: Wavre or Ligny - Planned
  • Wehinitz: Quatre Bras or Braine-l’Alleud - Planned
  • Radositz: Bierges - Planned

Communication and Waterways

To link these settlements and recreate the vital Morellenbach stream, I am using the TBM 20mm Wide Track and River sets. The brown river sections are perfect for the muddy, marshy banks often found in this region.

The Road Network (20mm Wide Tracks):

  • Straight, Curve, and Junction sets for the main approaches.
  • Meandering Straight sets to represent the less formal tracks through the vineyards and hills.

The Morellenbach (River Sections - Brown):

  • 6 Narrow sections & 2 Junctions for the upper reaches.
  • 6 Medium and 6 Wide sections for the approach to the Elbe.
  • 2 Medium-to-Narrow junctions for a realistic transition in water width.

Scale and Logistics

When a 12-figure cavalry regiment or a 3-gun artillery battery is positioned near these 20mm tracks, the sense of scale is maintained perfectly. The goal is to represent the bottleneck of the Bohemian villages accurately, forcing the overall commander to make the same difficult tactical choices Frederick faced.

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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