Bring out your dead! Casualty and Stamina Markers
Dan HewitsonThe Black Powder stable of rules require little in the way of bookkeeping, and a jolly good thing this is too! The main thing that it is necessary to record…
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Army Structure during the Napoleonic Wars
The armies of all nations were made from a series of building blocks – divisions from two or more brigades, brigades from regiments, and regiments from battalions or cavalry squadrons. For example, the…
Napoleonic French Imperial Guard Head of Column
The regimental music was divided into two sections: the Band and the Corps of Drums. Under the Chef de Musique (Bandmaster) the Tambour Major (Drum Major) led the Drums and…
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Black Powder: Marlborough’s Wars
Tom MecredyThis week, dark clouds gather over Europe as the War of Spanish Succession begins. Defend the divine right of kings with our fantastic range! It is difficult to imagine a…
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Black Powder: Artillery on the Battlefield
This week, we’re visiting Black Powder’s arsenal to take a look at cannons, howitzers and mortars of all shapes and sizes. We’re checking in with the undisputed king of the…
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Amphibious Warfare: Combining Black Seas and Black Powder
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…
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The Hundred Days and Waterloo in Black Powder
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 …
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Gallery: Bossman John’s Black Powder Collection Volume 2
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…
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Black Powder – The Napoleonic Wars HQ Event May 30th 2020
Our event ran as a campaign of 3 games, will enable players to fight games set in the countryside and towns of the Black Powder Era. This event is intended…
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Gallery: Bossman John’s Black Powder Collection
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…
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