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RAISING MINIATURE ARMIES FOR THE LATE 18TH CENTURY

I am very keen to keep my wargame rules as simple as possible, yet capture the character of the 1790s. Morale dominates the games as the opposing sides are very different. Most of the French troops are 'levee' battalions, which I have chosen to base in column as their ability to change formation on a battlefield must have been limited, nor do I believe their volley fire had any great value. Of better quality, able to change formation, will be white-coated regular and blue-coated volunteer battalions, aided by a fair number of skirmishers. The British, Austrian, Dutch and German armies are often outnumbered, but they maintain the discipline and order of typical 18th century armed forces. Interestingly, French revolutionary cavalry have little in common with their later Napoleonic counterparts, the former are few in number, often poorly mounted, and no match for those in the service of the Allies. All figures are 28mm in scale, using a 1=25 ratio.

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Wednesday, 23 September 2015

BOB MARRION, military illustrator


It has begun to circulate on several blogs that the military illustrator Bob Marrion has passed away. Those of us that acquired our interest in military history during the 1970s will remember his superb uniform plates in the magazine Military Modelling, and he continued to produce very fine renditions until fairly recently in numerous uniform books. While there are other military artists that can match his work, none can surpass him. I am lucky enough to own a signed print of a Rebel minuteman, generously given to me by the writer Stuart Asquith. I also have one of Marrion's magazine illustrations framed on my living room wall, such was the quality of his work. Our condolences to his family. MGB
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  1. Captain Brummel3 October 2015 at 05:33

    Military Modelling, the magazine of my childhood along with Battle for wargamers. I remember his illustrations so well. Being a cartoonist I always take note of other peoples work and he was up there with the best. A sad loss for all who love the military history hobby and my condolences go out to his family.

    Captain Brummel.

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    1. MGB3 October 2015 at 09:34

      CB, although he was of the following generation, he continued the work of Stadden and C.C.P.Lawson in bringing to life our military-uniform heritage. Michael

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  2. Anonymous25 November 2015 at 11:41

    He was my dad and I am so proud.

    Sue Middle Daughter

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    1. MGB29 November 2015 at 10:39

      Sue, you are entitled to be so, he inspired a generation. I have a signed print of an American militiaman in my collection. His work continues to have an influence on many people. Thank you for your comment and our regards to you and your family. Michael

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  3. Anonymous12 January 2022 at 13:51

    Is there a way to contact the estate of Mr. Marrion for licensing purposes?

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