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Now that the initial coverage of the war is completed, we rarely publish new articles. We are now in a phase of improvement and, each week, many articles are revised and receive additional information.

From November 22 to 28

in the Armies section
- Palatine Army
  - Effern Infantry improved standards by Klaus Roider
- Württemberg Army
  - Freihusaren von Glasenapp added info contributed by Marcel Dings and Frank Poeth
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Allied counter-offensive in Western Germany major update based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Personalities section
- Salenmon, Konstantin Nathanael von improved by Klaus Roider

From November 15 to 21

in the Armies section
- French Army
  - Bourbonnais Infanterie campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Hessian Army
  - Erbprinz Infantry more info on the origin and history of the regiment

From November 8 to 14

in the Armies section
- French Army
  - French Line Infantry Tactic improved by Ibrahim90
  - Mestre de camp Général Cavalerie new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Chabrillan Cavalerie new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Bercheny Hussards new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Royal-Allemand Cavalerie new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Polleresky Hussards new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
- Prussian Army
  - Frei Dragoons von Glasenapp presenting a book by Marcel Dings and Frank Poeth
- Württemberg Army
  - Freihusaren von Glasenapp presenting a book by Marcel Dings and Frank Poeth
in the Campaigns section
- 1757 - Operations in Carnatic added info from Hartmann's book
- 1758 - French operations on the coast of Coromandel added info from Hartmann's book
- 1759 - British operations on the coast of Coromandel added info from Hartmann's book
- 1760 - British operations on the coast of Coromandel added info from Hartmann's book
- 1760 - British operations in the Mediterranean added info from Dull's book
- 1760 - British naval operations in the West Indies added info from Dull's book
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1762-07-23 - Combat of Lutterberg (2nd) new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From November 1 to 7

in the Armies section
- Generalities about long-arms improved by Ibrahim90
- British Army
  - British Line Infantry Drill improved by Ibrahim90
- French Army
  - La Tour-du-Pin Infanterie campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Hessian Army
  - Grenadier-Regiment more info on the origin and history of the regiment
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Swedish campaign in Pomerania major update based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1762-10-29 - Battle of Freiberg new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From October 25 to 31

in the Armies section
- Austrian Army
  - Austrian Liechtenstein Cannon two new plates by Christian Rogge
  - Austrian Liechtenstein Mortars new
in the Campaigns section
- 1760 - British operations on the Atlantic coasts of France – British Home Fleet June new
- 1760 - British operations on the Atlantic coasts of France – French Atlantic Fleet June new

From October 18 to 24

in the Armies section
- Austrian Army
  - Austrian Artillery Equipment reorganization in preparation for a major revision by Christian Rogge
    - Austrian Liechtenstein Cannon
    - Austrian Liechtenstein Howitzers
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Swedish campaign in Pomerania – Bevern’s Prussian Army OOB January new
- 1759 - Swedish campaign in Pomerania – Swedish Army OOB August new
- 1759 - French aborted invasion of England new map by Dinos Antoniadis
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-09-10 - Combat of Neuwarp major update based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Personalities section
- Manteuffel, Heinrich von added info from the work of the German Grosser Generalstab

From October 11 to 17

in the Armies section
- Hessian Army
  - Leib-Regiment more info on the origin and history of the regiment
- Prussian Army
  - Prussian Dragoons Colours improved standards by Dal Gavan
  - Normann Dragoons improved standards by Dal Gavan
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - French aborted invasion of England – French Atlantic Fleet June new
- 1759 - Naval operations in the Mediterranean – French Mediterranean Fleet June new
- 1759 - British expedition against Martinique and Guadeloupe added info from Dull's book
- 1762 - Spanish campaign in Portugal added info from A. D. Francis' article
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-09-10 - Combat of Neuwarp major update based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Sieges section
- 1759 - Siege of Dresden new with a map by Dinos Antoniadis

From October 4 to 10

in the Armies section
- Hessian Army
  - Prinz Ysenburg Infantry more info on the origin and history of the regiment
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Swedish campaign in Pomerania major update based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
- 1759 - Swedish campaign in Pomerania – Swedish Army OOB December new

From September 27 to October 3

in the Armies section
- French Army
  - Piémont Infanterie campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
  - Normandie Infanterie campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Prussian Army
  - Schorlemmer Dragoons improved standards by Dal Gavan
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - French aborted invasion of England – British Home Fleet June‎ new
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1761-02-15 - Combat of Langensalza new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From September 20 to 26

in the Armies section
- French Army
  - Champagne Infanterie campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
  - Navarre Infanterie campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Hessian Army
  - Fürstenberg Infantry more info on the origin and history of the regiment
in the Campaigns section
- 1758 - British first expedition against the French Coasts new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From September 13 to 19

in the Armies section
- Austrian Army
  - Kálnoky Hussars new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Warasdiner Grenz-Hussars new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Austrian Line Infantry Organisation Improved according to the comments of the members of "A Military Gentleman" forum
  - Erzherzog Joseph Dragoons major update by Harald Skala
- French Army
  - Raugrave Cavalerie new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Horion Infanterie new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Vierzet Infanterie new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Gardes Suisses campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
  - Picardie Infanterie campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Hessian Army
  - Haudring Infantry campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1757 - British raid on Rochefort new map by Dinos Antoniadis
- 1758 - British first expedition against the French Coasts – British Home Fleet June new
- 1758 - British second expedition against the French Coasts new map by Dinos Antoniadis
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-12-03 – Combat of Meissen new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From September 6 to 12

in the Armies section
- Austrian Army
  - Baranyay Hussars new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Bethlen Hussars new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Hadik Hussars new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Pionier Korps new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Pontonier Korps new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Warasdiner-Creutzer Grenzer new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
- French Army
  - Grenadiers à cheval campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
  - Gardes Françaises campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Hanoverian Army
  - Scheither Light Troops improved
in the Campaigns section
- 1757 - British raid on Rochefort – French Atlantic Fleet June new
- 1757 - British operations in the Mediterranean more info on the French fleet
- 1759 - British expedition against Martinique and Guadeloupe new map by Dinos Antoniadis
- 1760 - Austro-Russian campaign in Silesia winter operations in Upper Silesia based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
  - 1760 - Austro-Russian campaign in Silesia – Prussian OoB mid January new

From August 30 to September 5

in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Austrian campaign in Upper Silesia and Lusatia fall operations in Upper Silesia based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
  - 1759 - Austrian campaign in Upper Silesia and Lusatia – Prussian Army OOB October 20 new by Richard Couture
  - 1759 - Austrian campaign in Upper Silesia and Lusatia – Prussian Army OOB October 29 new by Richard Couture
- 1759 - British expedition against Martinique and Guadeloupe new map by Dinos Antoniadis
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1758-09-11 - Combat of Saint-Cast new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From August 23 to 29

in the Armies section
- Winnebago People new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Chasseurs du Quartier Général campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1757 - British raid on Rochefort – British Home Fleet June new
- 1757 - British operations in the Mediterranean added info from Dull's book
- 1759 - Austro-Imperial invasion of Saxony – Allied reinforcements December‎ new
- 1759 - British expedition against Martinique and Guadeloupe new maps by Dinos Antoniadis

From August 16 to 22

in the Links section:
- The Krause Collection videos presenting a massive collection of 15 mm armies of all periods and continents
in the Armies section
- Wabanaki Confederacy new by Richard Couture
- Austrian Army
  - Stabs-Infanterie-Regiment new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - De Ville Cuirassiers new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Althann Dragoons new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Hessen-Darmstadt Dragoons new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Kaiser Franz I Hussars new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
- French Army
  - Languedoc Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Prussian Army
  - Normann Dragoons new standards by Dal Gavan
  - Buddenbrock Cuirassiers new standards by Dal Gavan
  - Blanckensee Dragoons new standards by Dal Gavan
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-11-20 - Battle of Maxen improved OoBs based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Sieges section
- 1758 - Siege of Colberg new map by Dinos Antoniadis
in the Personalities section
- Finck, Friedrich August von new by Richard Couture

From August 9 to 15

in the Campaigns section
- Austro-Imperial invasion of Saxony new info for November and December by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-12-03 – Combat of Meissen improved by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From August 2 to 8

in the Armies section
- Shawnee People‎ new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Thianges Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1758-02-23 - Storming of Hoya new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From July 26 to August 1

in the Armies section
- Sauk People new by Richard Couture
- Austrian Army
  - De Ligne Infantry new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Sincère Infantry new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Wied Infantry new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Batthyányi Infantry new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Joseph Esterházy Infantry new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
- British Army
  - 2nd Foot improved by Wienand Drenth
in the Campaigns section
- 1758 - British expedition against the fortress of Louisbourg added info from Boscawen's work

From July 12 to 25

in the Armies section
- Potawatomi People new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Apchon Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-11-20 - Battle of Maxen major update by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From July 5 to 11

in the Campaigns section
- 1757 - French expedition against Fort William Henry added info from Bougainville's Journal
- 1758 - British expedition against the fortress of Louisbourg improved by Ken Dunne
- 1760 - French expedition against Quebec improved by Ken Dunne
- 1760 - British three pronged attack against Montreal improved by Ken Dunne
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-07-31 - Battle of Beauport new map by Dinos Antoniadis
in the Navies section:
- British Navy:
  - British Naval Artillery improved by Ken Dunne

From June 28 to July 4

in the Armies section
- Odawa People new by Richard Couture
- Austrian Army
  - Grün Loudon Grenadiers new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Slavonisch-Brooder Grenzer new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Warasdiner-Sankt Georger Grenzer new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Karlstädter-Ottochaner Grenzer new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Karlstädter Grenz-Hussars new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
- British Army
  - British Cannon improved by Ken Dunne
- French Army
  - Harcourt Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Army
  - Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Land Militia new by Boris Brink

From June 21 to 27

in the Armies section
- Nipissing People new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - La Ferronnaye Dragons Campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Hanoverian Army
  - Hammerstein Cavalry new illustration from Reitzenstein's work
- Prussian Army
  - Prussian Cannon modified entry for the bronze Holtzmann M1744 Chamber Bore 24-pdr Light Cannon, by Christian Rogge
in the Campaigns section
- Austro-Imperial invasion of Saxony new info for the week leading to the Battle of Maxen by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From June 14 to 20

in the Armies section
- Austrian Army
  - Deutschmeister Infantry new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
  - Karlstädter-Szluiner Grenzer new illustration from the Vinkhuijzen Collection
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-09-13 - Battle of Québec new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From June 7 to 13

in the Armies section
- ‎Miami People new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Caraman Dragons Campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Hanoverian Army
  - Hanoverian Foot Guards new illustration from Reitzenstein's work
  - Luckner Hussars new illustration from Reitzenstein's work
- Russian Army
  - 1st Novoserbskiy Hussars improved based on info provided by Nenad Šeguljev
  - 2nd Novoserbskiy Hussars improved based on info provided by Nenad Šeguljev
  - Shevich Hussars improved based on info provided by Nenad Šeguljev
  - Preradovich Hussars improved based on info provided by Nenad Šeguljev
  - Serbskiy Hussars
- Schaumburg-Lippe Army
  - Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Infantry improved colours by Boris Brink and Volker Scholz
  - Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Grenadier-Garde new colours by Boris Brink and Volker Scholz
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-10-29 - Combat of Pretzsch new by Richard Couture and Dinos Antoniadis based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From May 31 to June 6

in the Campaigns section
- 1758 - British expedition against Fort Louis in Senegal new maps by Dinos Antoniadis
- 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony major update by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From May 24 to 30

in the Armies section
- Meskwaki People‎ new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Aubigné Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Spanish Army
  - Carabineros Reales added info found in Caballipedia

From May 17 to 23

in the Armies section
- Menominee People‎ new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Beaufremont Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Reichsarmee
  - Ernestinisch Sachsen Infantry tentative reconstruction of six colours by Dinos Antoniadis
- Schaumburg-Lippe Army
  - Bückeburg Carabiniers merged the articles on the carabiniers and jägers

From May 10 to 16

in the Armies section
- Mascouten People new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Orléans Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Swedish campaign in Pomerania – Dohna’s Prussian Army OOB mid-April new
in the Personalities section
- Zieten, Hans Joachim von improved by Harald Skala

From May 3 to 9

in the Armies section
- Lenape People new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Dauphin Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Russian campaign in Brandenburg identification of several locations by Boris Brink
- 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony more info on the operations in September based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
  - 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony – Prussian Finck’s Corps OOB September new
  - 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony – Austro-Imperial Army OOB September

From April 26 to May 2

in the Armies section
- Schaumburg-Lippe Army
  - Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Infantry added colours reconstructed by Boris Brink and Volker Scholz, please note that this is a work in progress
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Russian campaign in Brandenburg added info from the work of the Grosser Generalstab
- 1759 - Russian campaign in Silesia major update by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1762-05-12 - Combat of Doebeln new map by Dinos Antoniadis
in the Navies section
- British Navy:
  - British Naval Artillery new by Ken Dunne

From April 19 to 25

in the Armies section
- French Army
  - Du Roy Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Reichsarmee
  - Ernestinisch Sachsen Infantry 5 new uniform plates by Boris Brink

From April 12 to 18

in the Armies section
- Kickapoo People new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Royal Dragons campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
- Schaumburg-Lippe Army
  - Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Artillery improved by Boris Brink
  - Bückeburg Carabiniers improved by Boris Brink
  - Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Jägers improved by Boris Brink

From April 5 to 11

in the Armies section
- Iowa People‎ new by Richard Couture
- Schaumburg-Lippe Army
  - Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Grenadier-Garde new article by Boris Brink and Volker Scholz
  - Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg Infantry major update by Boris Brink and Volker Scholz
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-09-21 - Combat of Korbitz major update by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
- 1760-07-16 - Engagement of Emsdorf new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From March 29 to April 4

in the Armies section
- Illinois People new by Richard Couture
- French Army
  - Turpin Hussards campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1759-09-08 - Combat of Zinna major update by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From March 22 to 28

in the Armies section
- Cree People new by Richard Couture
- British Army
  - British Field Artillery in North America new by Ken Dunne
- French Army
  - Bercheny Hussards campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony – Austrian Army OOB November new based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From March 15 to 21

in the Armies section
- Chippewa People new by Richard Couture
- British Army
  - British Artillery Train improved by Ken Dunne
- French Army
  - Volontaires de Saint-Victor campaigns of 1761 and 1762, by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony – Austro-Imperial Army OOB August added info from the work of the Grosser Generalstab
- 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony – Prussian Army OOB mid-November new based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From March 8 to 14

in the Armies section
- Cherokee People new by Richard Couture
- British Army
  - British Cannon improved by Ken Dunne
  - British Howitzers improved by Ken Dunne
- Mecklenburg-Schwerin Army‎ new uniform plates for all units by Boris Brink

From March 1 to 7

in the Armies section
- Algonquin People new by Richard Couture
- British Army
  - British Artillery – Confusion in Histories improved by Ken Dunne
- Mecklenburg-Schwerin Army‎
  - Leibgarde zu Pferde new standard by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony major update by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Personalities section
- Wunsch, Johann Jakob von new by Richard Couture

From February 22 to 28

in the Armies section
- Mahican People new by Richard Couture
- British Army
  - British Artillery Equipment improved by Ken Dunne
    - British Cannon improved by Ken Dunne
    - British Howitzers improved by Ken Dunne
    - British Mortars improved by Ken Dunne
in the Campaigns section
- 1757 - Austrian invasion of Silesia – The Prussians try to hold Northern Bohemia edited by Barry Gray and identification of new locations by Boris Brink
  - 1757 - Austrian invasion of Silesia – Austrian OOB June 30 edited by Barry Gray

From February 15 to 21

in the Armies section
- Chickasaw People new by Richard Couture
- Mecklenburg-Schwerin Army‎
  - Both Infantry new colours by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1757 - Prussian incursions in Franconia and Thuringia edited by Barry Gray

From February 8 to 14

in the Armies section
- Mecklenburg-Schwerin Army‎
  - Alt-Zülow Infantry new colours by Richard Couture
  - Jung-Zülow Infantry new colours by Richard Couture
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Austrian campaign in Upper Silesia and Lusatia – Austrian Army OOB mid-August new by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
- 1759 - Russian campaign in Brandenburg – Austrian Corps OOB mid-August new by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
- 1759 - Reich and Austrian invasion of Saxony – Austrian Corps OOB mid-August new by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
in the Battles and Encounters section
- 1757-06-18 - Battle of Kolin edited by Barry Gray
- 1761-03-21 - Engagement of Grünberg new map by Dinos Antoniadis
in the Sieges section
- 1760 - Siege of Cosel new map by Dinos Antoniadis
- 1760 - Siege of Pondicherry new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From February 1 to 7

in the Armies section
- British Army
  - British Artillery Use new by Ken Dunne
in the Campaigns section
- 1759 - Russian campaign in Brandenburg – Prussian Army Frederick OOB mid-August new by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab
- 1759 - Austrian campaign in Upper Silesia and Lusatia – Prussian Army OOB mid-August new by Richard Couture based on the work of the Grosser Generalstab

From January 25 to 31

in the Armies section
- British Army
  - British Artillery – Confusion in Histories new by Ken Dunne
- Mecklenburg-Schwerin Army‎
  - Both Infantry info on colours by Volker Scholz
  - Leibgarde zu Pferde info on standards by Volker Scholz

From January 18 to 24

in the Armies section
- Catawba People‎ new by Richard Couture
- British Army
  - British Artillery Equipment major update by Ken Dunne and Christian Rogge
  - British Cannon new by Ken Dunne and Christian Rogge
  - British Howitzers new by Ken Dunne
- Mecklenburg-Schwerin Army‎
  - Mecklenburger Line Infantry Colours new by Volker Scholz
  - Alt-Zülow Infantry info on colours by Volker Scholz
  - Jung-Zülow Infantry info on colours by Volker Scholz
in the Sieges section
- 1762 - Siege of Almeida new map by Dinos Antoniadis

From January 11 to 17

in the Campaigns section
- 1757 - Prussian invasion of Bohemia – Retreat edited by Barry Gray
in the Sieges section
- 1757 - Siege of Prague edited by Barry Gray
- 1757 - Siege of Fort William Henry improved map by Dinos Antoniadis
in the Personalities section
- Mayr, Johann von new by Klaus Roider

From January 4 to 10

in the Armies section
- Iroquois of Canada new
- French Army
  - Royal Cantabres Infanterie improved by Jean-Louis Vial
in the Personalities section
- Serbelloni, Giovan Battista Count improved by Klaus Roider