Since the dawn of civilisation, the sea has been both a blessing and a curse to military planners. On the one hand, it allowed the rapid redeployment of troops across…
Prussia was renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great. Less well known is the efficacy of Prussian cavalry on the European battlefield in the 19th Century. Early in…
Fresh from the Studio, more images of our forthcoming Napoleonic Spanish, featuring different regimental colours. We’ve been allowed to preview a small selection… The formation of the Spanish National Militia…
Whilst certainly capable in terms of quantity, it could well be argued that the Spanish army of the Napoleonic era was the worst in the entire European theatre, managing but…
The Hundred Days and the famed battle of Waterloo marked the end of the First French Empire. You can refight the campaign using the Black Powder rules, in conjunction with …
Bossman John has been collecting Napoleonic miniatures for years. He’s unveiling yet more of his collection (though this is still just a snippet). Feast your eyes on this latest batch…
Bossman John has held a deep interest in Black Powder warfare for years and has amassed quite the collection. We invite you to take a peek but first, the man…
Fought between 1754 and 1763, this conflict saw the French and British empires fighting for dominance of Canada and North America. The European armies had to overcome harsh weather conditions…
Take up musket and sabre, and ready your forces for action. There, my lord is your enemy! There are your guns! Attack! The Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava,…
Napoleon’s artillery had the power to break armies, softening up enemy battalions for the hammer blow of the pas d’ charge! “There had been kings who had made artillery their…
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