The First English Civil War 1642-1647
Dan HewitsonAfter disbanding parliament and unsuccessfully try to force a unified book of common prayer upon Scotland, King Charles I was left in a very weak position. He had to recall…
Pike & Shotte
Weapons of Pike & Shotte: It’s in the Name…
The bow and crossbow remained a prevalent feature right through the battles of the Middle Ages. These weapons were highly effective but required a great deal of skill and practice…
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Pike & Shotte Warfare: Who were the Landsknechts?
The term “Landsknechts” appeared in the German language around 1470, meaning “servant of the land”, as it was formed by Maximilian I, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, around the…
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Pike & Shotte: King Charles I of England
Tom MecredyThis week, we head back to the age of Pike & Shotte for a quick look at one of the civil war’s principal architects – enter King Charles I! Charles…
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Pike & Shotte: Father Tilly
This week, we take a look at one of the great generals of the Thirty Years War – the fanatically religious Father Tilly! Johann Tserclaes was born in February 1559…
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Pike & Shotte: Rise of the Musket
Pike & Shotte is a game of massed combat in the 16th and 17th centuries, predominantly featuring formations of pikemen and musket armed infantry. The bow and crossbow remained a…
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Spotlight: English Civil War Standards
We’re taking a look at the use of standards and flags to denote a regiment’s colours during the English Civil War in the era of Pike & Shotte. Military…
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Pike & Shotte: Scots Covenanter General & Army Standard Bearer
We’ve new miniatures for Pike & Shotte; a Scots Covenanter General leads from the front upon a mighty steed, and a Standard Bearer suitable for any army. Scots Covenanter General…
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Pike & Shotte: Heart & Stomach of a King
King Henry VIII’s army clashes with the Irish on John’s majestic gaming table. Robin, our intrepid reporter brings us a dispatch from the frontlines! This week, we had a game…
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Battle Report: The Winter of Discontent
The Customer Service team finds itself outside of Berwick once again, ready to give the Royalist Scots another drubbing and secure the town for the winter! In our last game…
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