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Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:02 pm
by Peeler
A generic question requesting your knowledge, from those in the know.

What were the main differences betwixt warfare in the Marlburian era & the SYW?

If any ....

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:00 am
by tim.w

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:08 am
by grizzlymc
Rate of fire, close order drill, lighter better designed artillery, final abandonment of mounted fire and heavy armour for cavalry, beginnings of horse artillery, regular light cavalry and light infantry. And that's just for starters.

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:01 am
by BaronVonWreckedoften
The WSS had (mostly) simpler uniforms - no fiddly lapels, bigger cuffs, simpler designs on mitre caps.

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:34 am
by grizzlymc
In 6mm, it's possible to paint marlburians.

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:05 am
by Jeremy
grizzlymc wrote: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:34 am In 6mm, it's possible to paint marlburians.
Bloody hell that’s deep and philosophical. Normally the type of philosophy only found at the bottom of an empty gin bottle.

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:16 am
by Essex Boy
WSS is easier to paint.

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:32 pm
by Willz the Wargamer
Jeremy wrote: Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:05 am
grizzlymc wrote: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:34 am In 6mm, it's possible to paint marlburians.
Bloody hell that’s deep and philosophical. Normally the type of philosophy only found at the bottom of an empty gin bottle.
Bottle of a red wine :moredrink:

Willz.

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:35 pm
by Willz the Wargamer
More lace on SYW uniforms compared to Marlburian, simples.
Probably could argue the generals were more dynamic and aggressive in the Marlburian period.

Willz.

Re: Marlburian v SYW.

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:54 am
by grizzlymc
Willz the Wargamer wrote: Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:32 pm
Jeremy wrote: Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:05 am
grizzlymc wrote: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:34 am In 6mm, it's possible to paint marlburians.
Bloody hell that’s deep and philosophical. Normally the type of philosophy only found at the bottom of an empty gin bottle.
Bottle of a red wine :moredrink:

Willz.
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