Austrians (1 Viewer)

[oberstoskar]

Since Austrians had taken part in major battles during Napoleonic era, how come we are not seeing them?

Do you guys think that the predominantly white uniform wouldn't make an appealing display?

 

[DCN1898]

I would think that because First Legion is doing the battles of Borodino and Waterloo. Unfortunately, the Austrians weren't at either battle, of course.
I would love to see Austrian figures. I think that they had beautiful uniforms and would make a great subject for FL. I hope that Matt gets to them some time down the line.

 

[King's Man]

I would buy Austrians.

I think the Austrians did more than any other nation to bring down Napoleon. Naploeon was at war with Austria time and time again. Examples:

Italy, 1797
Marengo, 1800
Austerlitz, 1805
Wagram, 1809
Dresden and Leipzig, 1813
Invasion of France 1814.

My vote would be for the battle of Wagram. These uniforms would serve well also for all the battles of 1813 and 1814.

When you get a minute Matt please get started on the Austrians.

King’s Man

 

[daruss]

Since Austrians had taken part in major battles during Napoleonic era, how come we are not seeing them?

Do you guys think that the predominantly white uniform wouldn't make an appealing display?

I would love to see AUSTRIANS! But not necessarly in a NALOLEONIC line,, maybe some AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE troops,, or AUSTRIANS Between WWI - WWII

 

[Gebhard]

I would buy Austrians.

I think the Austrians did more than any other nation to bring down Napoleon. Naploeon was at war with Austria time and time again. Examples:

Italy, 1797
Marengo, 1800
Austerlitz, 1805
Wagram, 1809
Dresden and Leipzig, 1813
Invasion of France 1814.

My vote would be for the battle of Wagram. These uniforms would serve well also for all the battles of 1813 and 1814.

When you get a minute Matt please get started on the Austrians.

King’s Man

Some Great choices King's Man , and whats not to like about Wagram . The White uniforms of the Austrian Fusiliers and Grenadiers would be most welcome . I would also like to see what First Legion could do with the Uniforms of the Austrian Landwehr wouldn't that be cool . The Austrian Battalion Flag has always be a favorite of mine . It would also be Great to have a personality figure of Lasalle done with that First Legion Class . I guess well all just have to wait and see when they will get to it , and I'm sure they will get fair coverage when its appropriate Gebhard

 

[oberstoskar]

The White uniforms of the Austrian Fusiliers and Grenadiers would be most welcome . I would also like to see what First Legion could do with the Uniforms of the Austrian Landwehr wouldn't that be cool . The Austrian Battalion Flag has always be a favorite of mine . Gebhard

I just visited the Salzburg fortress last week, and there's an impressive display of Austrian Army uniforms inside...

I agree, the White uniform is quite impressive, and I got a Landwehr toy soldier from Prague, even though it's not done as nice as FL.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Since Austrians had taken part in major battles during Napoleonic era, how come we are not seeing them?

Do you guys think that the predominantly white uniform wouldn't make an appealing display?

Personally I hope they come after the Peninsula is fairly treated. In terms of doing the most to bring down Napoleon, I would say that was much more their intent than the result; JMO.

 

[Gebhard]

Personally I hope they come after the Peninsula is fairly treated. In terms of doing the most to bring down Napoleon, I would say that was much more their intent than the result; JMO.

Bill , I have to admire your persistence . That is now over 500 times you have mentioned your wish for FL to cover the Peninsula but who's counting I hope they do a Sharpe figure and and Obadiah riding a donkey collectors set , that should make some guys really happy and its sure to be a big hit . On a serious note IMO anything British sells well , most people seem more interested in the boys in red . I'm sure you will get your wish down the road. Gebhard

 

[DCN1898]

Bill , I have to admire your persistence . That is now over 500 times you have mentioned your wish for FL to cover the Peninsula but who's counting I hope they do a Sharpe figure and and Obadiah riding a donkey collectors set , that should make some guys really happy and its sure to be a big hit . On a serious note IMO anything British sells well , most people seem more interested in the boys in red . I'm sure you will get your wish down the road. Gebhard

I don't know about Obadiah on a donkey but, Rocket Artillery would be an interesting subject. After the Highlanders, Rifles, Horse Artillery and Heavy Cavalry of course.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Bill , I have to admire your persistence . That is now over 500 times you have mentioned your wish for FL to cover the Peninsula but who's counting I hope they do a Sharpe figure and and Obadiah riding a donkey collectors set , that should make some guys really happy and its sure to be a big hit . On a serious note IMO anything British sells well , most people seem more interested in the boys in red . I'm sure you will get your wish down the road. Gebhard

Only 500, I must be slipping. Oh well at least I am consistent. Actually I could do without Obadiah but not Harper; of course we can't talk like that so a generic 95th Officer and Sargeant will have to do. Pity since I would certainly like to have seen a Teresa.

 

[marco55]

I'm sure you will get your wish down the road. Gebhard[/QUOTE]

I know I won't.
Mark

 

[Gebhard]

I'm sure you will get your wish down the road. Gebhard

I know I won't.
Mark[/QUOTE]

Don't feel bad I'm still waiting for someone to do Franco Prussian war and Friedrich der Große and the Seven Years War . IMO they would be good sellers with Great potential for some Beautiful Figures . Who knows down the road what will happen Gebhard

 

[marco55]

I'm getting too old to wait patiently for new ranges.
Mark

 

[Hadrian]

I would buy Austrians.

I think the Austrians did more than any other nation to bring down Napoleon. Naploeon was at war with Austria time and time again. Examples:

Italy, 1797
Marengo, 1800
Austerlitz, 1805
Wagram, 1809
Dresden and Leipzig, 1813
Invasion of France 1814.

My vote would be for the battle of Wagram. These uniforms would serve well also for all the battles of 1813 and 1814.

When you get a minute Matt please get started on the Austrians.

King’s Man

I totally agree - Austria was an EMPIRE ! We need urgently a lot of Austrian soldiers - hussars and cuirassiers would be fantastic !

 

[Spitfrnd]

I'm getting too old to wait patiently for new ranges.
Mark

I doubt that, if I can wait you should be able to Mark.

 

[Gebhard]

I just visited the Salzburg fortress last week, and there's an impressive display of Austrian Army uniforms inside...

I agree, the White uniform is quite impressive, and I got a Landwehr toy soldier from Prague, even though it's not done as nice as FL.

Oskar ,
I have been to the place you mention twice it was very nice , Went with my Ami girlfriend the last time and had to go on the dreaded sound of music tour I Would love to see a photo of your Landwehr figure please PM me . We can only hope that First Legion branch out into Battle that the Austrians took part in Leipzig or Dresden would be very nice indeed . Take a look at my photo albums you my recognize the collections . Gebhard

 

[Combat]

Weren't there some Austrians at Stalingrad?

 

[Gebhard]

Weren't there some Austrians at Stalingrad?

I'm sure there were , there was also one Austrian that was mostly responsible for them staying there ( hint he had a little mustache and didn't like Stalin at all )

But that would be for the WWII line , Were talking Napoleonics here brother
Best Gebhard

 

[VID_soldiers]

Since Austrians had taken part in major battles during Napoleonic era, how come we are not seeing them?

Do you guys think that the predominantly white uniform wouldn't make an appealing display?

here you can see some of Austrian infantry both hungarian and german regiments, Austrian hussars and artillery.
For example
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showpost.php?p=287044&postcount=140
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showpost.php?p=251236&postcount=115
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showpost.php?p=235497&postcount=105
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showpost.php?p=235496&postcount=104
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showpost.php?p=235494&postcount=103
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showpost.php?p=231495&postcount=97
see another posts from this topic...
Also I have this austrians fpr WW1

 

[theBaron]

I suspect that one reason we haven't seen more Austrians is that for many collectors, at their point of entry into the study of the history and into the hobby, are drawn to the French and British. Plus, though the Austrians fought in many of the battles, and were members of every coalition against the French, they were the St Louis Browns (baseball) of Europe after the Siege of Vienna. It was a long, gradual decline, but the Austrian Empire receded almost without reverse, from that time.

Prost!
Brad