The last of the "Browncoat Division" of the Tyrolean rebels is led by Herr Otto Grießen.
His men (and women) wear "terracotta" colored jackets or dresses, grey Lederhosen, and the ever popular green hats.
Otto's band are all experienced marksmen.
Loading and shooting in pairs, they are also equipped for "rock-rolling".
They plan to use their rolling stones to make their Alpine passes truly a "Stairway to Heaven" for their enemies!
Rock rolling is the favored activity of the rebel on the left, Herr Mick Jäger.
Groan!!!! Mixing your band references.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the schlechtes Wortspiel, Joe! :-)
DeleteTo quote Huey Lewis, “sometimes bad is bad!” but the figures.
ReplyDeleteWell, there's Bad and Badener! :-)
DeleteHave to decide whether to spring for those Murawski Light Dragoons and artillery, after all.
Peter, I didn't finish my reply before it sent... It should said, "...but the figures look great!" Sometimes, responding from the iPad is a "bad" idea.
DeleteJon, knowing your usual amiable nature, I already inferred that. I have had the same issue when writing from my Ipad as well.
Delete"Bad" in German means a spa, but best not use your IPad while in one, eh?
Peter,
ReplyDeletethese are very interesting units....making me want to go back and read more about the 1809 campaign.
Tim
Tim, as you know, the 1809 campaign is a particular favorite of mine. The best source in English for information about the Tyrolean revolt is the chapters in John Gill's truly outstanding book on the Confederation of the Rhine's contributions in 1809, With Eagles to Glory: Napoleon and his German Allies in the 1809 Campaign, with a newly released 3rd Edition now available.
DeleteThe Tyroleans will definitely be appearing at Historicon 2019!
Superb, beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil. I went with the orange-brown Delta CC Teracotta color for these guys to help them stand out a bit more.
DeleteAnother effective-looking unit. I'm not sure who I'd prefer to take on; Herr Mick Jager or that fearsome-looking lady. Most probably the former.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence.
DeleteOh, and Herr Jager for sure, LOL!
Another distinctive irregular unit! They look great and I'm sure they'll roll stones well too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. In FoB terms, they may need a "Rolling Stones" card in their deck!
DeleteThese eclectic and unique units just keep coming :-)
ReplyDeleteThe Bavarians said something like that, just not as politely! :-)
DeleteGreat units again Peter!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark!
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