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…
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…
Following our look at the flamboyant Landsknechts last week, today we’re uncovering the secrets of the soberer Swiss mercenaries that were the German’s arch-rivals. The Swiss Reisläufer (one who goes to war), were…
Throwing all caution to the wind, the flamboyant Landsknechts charge headlong into battle. This week, we’re looking at how to paint their colourful costumes. Dashing Mercenaries Literally translated as Servant…
Equipped with Zweihanders, a large double-handed blade, the new Landsknechts cut down your foe in seconds. View in Store Europe in the late 15th and early 16th centuries was a…
Mercenaries for hire, the new Landsknecht Missile Troops make each shot count. View in Store The late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe were defined by near-constant warfare. National…
Smash the enemy with your new mercenaries for hire, the Landsknecht Starter Army stands ready at your beck and call. View in Store The late 15th and early 16th centuries…
Kaiser Maximillian I, also known as Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, is ready to lead his armies across Europe with Götz von Berlichingen and Georg von Frundsberg by his side….
Available to the highest bidder, the Landsknechts stand tall and proud and ready to make full use of their pikes. Landsknechts View in Store The late 15th and early 16th…
No town is set without its own townsfolk! Make them the objective of your game or make your town feel that bit more real, these townsfolk will always have a…
Dan Hewitson
Tom Mecredy
Josh Berridge