With a completion of my militia, I decided to move onto the French regulars. I picked up three units, which will be enough for a force in Rebels and Patriots. The figures…
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28mm French and Indian War British Infantry.
With my purchase of the French out of the way, it was time to move on to their opponent. The British! For this force, I picked up musketeers and Grenadier’s to thicken…
28 mm French and Indian Wars Militia.
Anyone has been following my blog, will know that I’m a fan of wargaming the French and Indian war. I have a decent size collection of figures for those games. However, I’ve…
Miscellaneous 15 mm Napoleonic Units.
I’ve been on the lookout for a few units to fill out some of my Napoleonic Wars BBB armies in 15 mm. Spending a little time on the eBay and going to…
15mm Napoleonic Russian Amy.
Withe the news that Gajo was getting out of the painted miniature business, I have been looking to fill out gaps in my existing armies, while I can. One of the forces…
Saratoga Battlefield – Stillwater, New York
Well, it had been a long trip and we ended the major historical sites with a visit to the Saratoga National Battlefield. We drove onto the grounds and checked in at the…
V&F – Battle of Crysler’s Farm, November 1813.
Background The Battle of Crysler’s Farm, also known as the Battle of Crysler’s Field, or the Battle of Williamsburg, was fought on 11 November 1813, during the War of 1812, in the British province of Upper Canada. A British and…
V&F – Battle of Bithoor, August 1857.
Background Official Despatch of Brig-Gen. H. Havelock C.B., to the Deputy-Adjutant-General of the Army, Calcutta, dated Bivouac, Bithoor, 17 Aug 1857. Sir, I have to request the favour of your informing the…
R&P – Clash of the Cabbages.
Due to some personal obligations, I have been slacking in my game running activities. I am also getting ready to go on a road trip and would be away from the gaming…
V&F – Battle of Cawnpore, July 1867.
Background The siege of Cawnpore was a key episode in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The besieged East India Company forces and civilians in Cawnpore (now Kanpur) were duped into a false assurance of a safe passage to Allahabad by…