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 himself, explains his fascination with this period of warfare, his painting routine, and recommends a route into Black Powder wargaming… You can see just a…
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 hobby; Napoleon was an artilleryman who made a hobby of breaking and making kings.” – Colonel John Elting. Following the French humiliation during the Seven…
We’re focusing on a key battle from the American War of Independence – climb Bunker Hill and help secure Boston Harbour for the Crown! The rebel army surrounding Boston pre-empted General Gage’s plan to seize the Charlestown peninsula. Waking on the 16th of June to the ominous sight of fortifications being constructed atop Breed’s and…
With the release of a fantastic new command model, we’re taking a look at the Duke of Marlborough, one of Britain’s greatest generals! John Churchill surely has a claim to be one of, if not the, greatest British general of all time. he was a page at the Stuart court and gained an ensign’s commission…
We’re taking a look at our epic battle sets. These fantastic sets are packed to the brim, allowing for fantastic wargames right out of the box. Wishlists Christmas is fast approaching. Our Warlord Webstore’s Wishlist feature is a highly convenient way of conveying to friends and family (or indeed Father Christmas) what you’ve got your…
We’re looking at an individual with a remarkable claim to fame – one of the only men verified to be at both Trafalgar and Waterloo! Miguel Ricardo de Alava “Alava, the Spanish General, so attached and devoted to the Duke (by-the-bye, he was a Captain of a Spanish battleship or frigate, I forget which),…
Mobilise your artillery batteries with all the paraphernalia of an army on campaign. This brand new caisson will be perfect for your French artillery: Packed with powder and shot, these wheeled carts were part of Napoleon’s artillery train, ferrying supplies to the artillery batteries during battle. Without these caissons and their vital cargo, Napoleon’s guns…
The British Second Division at Inkerman What do you do if you are attacked at dawn, by a force more than triple your strength? Why, if you’re Major-General John Pennefather, you order an advance at once! 5th of November 1854 The Russian Army under General Soymonov launched a heavy assault across the Tchernaya River, with…
For those of you looking to get started with the French-Indian War, we’ve got a brand new starter set for you – join the Battle on Snowshoes today! This fantastic starter set takes you deep into the frost-rimed woods of North America, in pursuit of two of the French-Indian War’s greatest soldiers. Captain Robert Rogers…
Check out this brilliantly painted British Regular Infantry regiment posted on our forum by Babiruss. He’s created some lovely flags by painting on real fabric. Another forum user, NorseKnight83, has kindly provided a history of the regiment: The 55th regiment of foot also known as the Westmoreland regiment. The most notable commander of the regiment…
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