Skip to main content

Colonel von Grudig Takes Stock of the Situation. . .

This photograph gives you a very good sense of how close in size the Revell 1/72 SYW figures are to the classic 30mm Spencer Smiths.

Stollen's Colonel von Grundig calls a quick consultation with the officers commanding his various regiments. In view of the general carnage experienced by both sides, and the futility of the situation in and around Pickelhaubewicz, the Colonel and his officers agree to concede the battle. Von Grundig has no wish to squander the rest of his army against a foe so firmly ensconced within a defensive position. The Colonel and his officers propose a solution to Major von Hirschbiegel. Beneath a banner of white, the Stollenians agree to grant control of Pickelhaubewicz to Major von Hirschbiegel and his Stollenians, ask to collect their dead and wounded from the field, and request that they be permitted to withdraw from the field unmolested in the gentlemanly spirit of the age.

Colonel von Grundig, in the meantime, sends another courier to the Grand Duke and government in Krankenstadt, informing them that the situation at Pickelhaubewicz has been lost. It is in the best interest of the Grand Duchy of Stollen, he further advises, to cede the resource rich and historically contested Duchy of Schleiz, in which the village of Pickelhaubewicz is located, to the Electorate of Zichenau. Von Grundig has the idea of preserving, at the very least, the territorial integrity of the Grand Duchy of Stollen itself and preventing any furhter embarrassment of his ruler, the Grand Duke Irwin-Amadeus II.


A young mounted officer waving a white flag is sent across the field toward the Zichenauer lines. Will the galant Major von Hirschbiegel accept the proposed terms of concession from, and the sword of, Colonel von Grundig? Watch this space to find out!

Comments

Keith Flint said…
The morale of some of those officers will surely be lowered by their possession of unpainted bases! Oh the shame of it! How could you do it to them Stokes?

But seriously, I guess you can tell from the various posts you've had along the way how much visitors have enjoyed this battle. The Old School style is impeccable, and a fine visual spectacle results. A real inspiration.

Cheers, Keith.
A J said…
A sound defeat and an early pension for Colonel von Grundig. A shame the Duchy has to concede such a lucrative province. At least it will give a raison d'etre for the next campaign.
Bluebear Jeff said…
*sigh* . . . we were hoping for a Stollenian victory.


-- Jeff
Capt Bill said…
A remarkable battle, well enjoyed by all. By the way which figure is the 1/72nd. How do you think they would compare to old glories?
Thank you men! Happy you enjoyed the spectacle. Even though Stollen lost the battle, I had a blast too. The only Spencer Smith figure in the photo is Colonel von Grundig (pink facings and turnbacks) on the right. All others are 1/72 Revell Austrians and Prussians. The Old Glory figures might be slightly bigger and stockier, particularly if they are of the smaller "true" 25mm size. However, I'm unsure since I have no firsthand knowledge of this particular range.

Best Regards,

Stokes
Der Alte Fritz said…
Does a mere colonel have the power to cede the ducal territories to another nation? That could be construed as a treasonable action in Hesse Seewald. Don't give up, keep persevering.
I, too, had a blast, even though I admit to having partly hoped for a Stollenian win. Although one likes to be the victor as the gamer, one does hate to see one's Stollenian ally falter.
Fitz-Badger said…
I think using the same painting style on all helps tie them together and more than makes up for any small discrepancy in appearance between the 2 manufacturers' minis.

I have enjoyed this series of reports, too, although I was cheering for Stollen (along with most others, it seems!). It's been a pleasure and an inspiration to follow along with you guys.
andygamer said…
Thanks to you both. I much enjoyed the battle too.
Gallia said…
Prodigious bravos, applause and thanks to both players!
Votre Serviteur,
Bill
old-tidders said…
Lovely little battle, shame that Stollen lost - but I'm sure they'll be back to reclaim their province

-- Allan
johnpreece said…
I have really enjoyed following this battle.

I am very surprised how close the two types of plastic figures actually are. It just shows how much of what we regard as fact is just preconception.

John

Popular posts from this blog

Presenting the Anspach-Bayreuth Kuirassiere!!!

Here they are, with the rearmost nine figures still drying, three squadrons of the Anspach-Bayreuth Kuirassiere, now in the service of the Grand Duchy of Stollen. And now, it's onto that artillery!

Taking Stock Part II: The (As Yet) Unpainted but Planned OOB. . .

  Two companies of Reichsarmee grenadiers painted back in 2017 or 2018.  Minden Austrians of course. A lovely early autumn day here in the grand duchy.  Bright sunshine and a light breeze with cool temperatures will make for some very pleasant late afternoon lawn mowing in a little while.  But first a bit more discussion of painting plans for the future. Last time, I looked back at the various and sundry units, support troops, and civilians that I've managed to paint in the last 17 years as the Grand Duchy of Stollen project has developed.  So today, let's look into the seemingly bottomless Drawer 'o' Lead to my left for a clue to the new direction.  Be forewarned, it's not going to be a quick job getting everything painted and based, but there we are. The following plans are based on the pile of unpainted figures already here.  Any future purchases will be limited to small things that might be needed to fill out the envisioned units (the odd few officers mounted o

Having a "No Day". . .

  F or the almost 20 years that she lived in Mexico, one of my late mother's Irish friends frequently mentioned having a "No Day."  A day with no social obligations, chores, tasks, or other work that interfered with whatever personal interests took one's fancy on the day in question. Since today -- a gray and chilly Saturday -- is Mom's birthday, the Grand Duchess is out with friends, and the Young Master is ensconced on the sofa in the TV room with a cold, yours truly is taking his own such No Day.  I think Mom would approve of my decision to make the world go away, as the old Eddie Arnold song intoned, even if only for a little while. So, I will spend Saturday afternoon focused on that first squadron and small regimental staff of Eureka Saxon cuirassiers.  These have stood waiting  untouched over on the painting table for almost three weeks while we skied and otherwise gadded about with snowy, winter outdoor activities. I hope to share a painting update Sunday a