British square – Model of the Day
JanneL’s British square squaring off with PetriV’s French and Polish cavalry.
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15 mm Napoleonic battle – Model of the Day
Grandee Armee clashing with the British in one of our 15 mm battles. Featuring PetriV’s extensive collection of Essex figures, and JanneL’s British army.
Classic Bomber Command TV series
Pathfinders – The Complete Series [DVD][1972] The British have always been able to make top-notch gritty war drama. One of my favourites was the 1970s TV series “Pathfinders”. I remember wathching it with my dad from our tiny black and white TV. I was overjoyed to find it is again available in DVD. What better way for a gentleman gamer …
Albuera 1811 – the refight
The battle Anglo-Portuguese were initially deployed so that the Hamilton’s Portuguese guarded the ridge north of Albuera with Otway’s Portuguese cavalry securing their northern flank. Von Alten’s small KGL contingent was positioned in Albuera itself. Stewart’s 2nd division was in reserve roughly northwest of Albuera as were Cole’s 4th division with Lumley’s cavalry brigade but even further from the town. …
Albuera 1811
On May 13th 1811, while beginning to lay siege to Badajoz, Beresford received news that a French relief force of some 25,000 men, led by Marshal Soult, were on their way from Seville. Beresford marched south with 32,000 British, Portuguese and Spanish troops, and on May 15th reached the small town of Albuera. The forces would clash in a bitter, …
Albuera 1811 – figures
Miniatures – British and allies For those who are unfamiliar with the “gaming distance” the term refers to the distance you view your miniatures from when gaming. This usually means a metre or yard. BRITISH Miniatures Janne tried to purpose paint each British and Portuguese unit that took part to the battle. However as the terrain building took somewhat longer …