Educa 4000 "The Battle of Austerlitz" Progress #1

I haven't been able to work on this one as much as I'd like due to my busy schedule. I figured I would start with the sky, then work on the soldiers. I'm afraid the dark areas will test my patience, but I will plod through as always.

 

This is my 44th puzzle, but my first ever with a 4,000 piece count.

Done