Wars of Louis Quatorze: September 2022

Friday, 30 September 2022

Royal Marine stamp by Graham Turner

Helion Wargames - One King! flipthrough

By Wargames Illustrated. My background as a Proof reader makes me mention the Sedgemoor typo.

A Dutch army officer in 1725

Cornelis Troost - https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/SK-A-4200

Portrait of Gerrit Sichterman. oil on canvas . height: 69.5 cm (27.3 in); width: 56.5 cm (22.2 in) . Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

Polish War of Succession in Italy (1733-36) books (available in English and Italian versions)

War of Polish Succession wiki

Time for the Polish Succession War. Soldiershop is proud to present the three volumes dedicated to the army of the King of France (those on the Piemontese, Spanish, Austrians etc will follow. ). Unmissable volumes created by a sophisticated and professional team: the Prof’s team. Giancarlo Boeri with Paolo Giacomone Piana, illustrators Roberto Vela, Nadir Durand as well as the consultation of some European experts. As always you can order them on Soldiershop or on amazon or at our authorized bookstores. Available in Italian or English version.

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E' il turno della guerra di Successione Polacca. Soldiershop è fiera di presentare i tre volumi dedicati all'esercito del re di Francia (seguiranno quelli sui piemontesi, spagnoli, austriaci ecc.). Imperdibili volumi realizzati da una equipe sofisticata e professionale: il team del Prof. Giancarlo Boeri con Paolo Giacomone Piana, degli illustratori Roberto Vela, Nadir Durand oltre alla consulenza di alcuni esperti europei. Come sempre li potete ordinare su Soldiershop o su amazon o presso le nostre librerie convenzionate. Disponibile la versione in italiano o quella in inglese.

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See War of Polish Succession reenactors here

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

E.C.W.S. artillery at Boscobel House 1991 photo Richard Ellis

Some fine artillery. From the forthcoming history of Devereux's regiment by Andy James.

The Warre Game 17th century - new figures

You may remember they published some rules recently. Now they are considering producing figures. I think they are sculpted by Paul Hicks. Facebook page. They say

"SALUTE 2023 - I’ve secured a place at this premier show and have embarked on a rather mad project ….

I’ll be showing

THE DEATHRIDE OF GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS

I’ll be putting together the confrontation between Piccolomini’s Kurassiers and the Smaland Horse at Lutzen 1632 …

At one to one scale ….

Approaching 1000 cavalry on the battle table

To that end I’ve been busy commissioning a small range of Cuirassiers to bulk out my own collection … pictures below

I think they are rather fine and if there is sufficient interest I’ll be offering them up for sale (hopefully breaking even🤷🏻‍♂️)"

British Cavalry 1742-50 by Pierre Turner from British Cavalry Uniforms Since 1660

Ceremony of the King's Champion the Guild Hall London 1688/1988

It's me on the drum. Pics by Richard Ellis from the forthcoming history of Devereux's by Andy James. I had just passed my driving test and driving in central London at rush hour was a challenge to say the least. English Civil War Society Winchester's and Devereux's both groups still going strong.

Distracted Tymes (1985)

English Civil War Society doing living history at Lincoln Castle. I had this on tape as this was the year I joined and used it to show people what 'we' did.

First shown on BBC2 North at 8pm on Friday 29th November 1985 and repeated nationally at 5.30pm on Tuesday 17th December 1985.

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Seven Years War event in the Czech Republic

Friday, 23 September 2022

Wells, the Bloody Assizes & the Monmouth Rebellion

New piece from Mark

Following Monmouth's defeat, the hanging judge, George Jeffreys drenched the SouthWest in blood to cower the counties that had taken up arms to remove the king. Wells having sheltered the Duke's army, was at the centre of the Bloody Assizes. It witnessed horrific executions, limbs and heads on display above the city as well as the cathedral being ransacked by the rebel army.

Let's have a look and see what really happened!

At HISTORY WORKSHOPS we visit schools and societies offering history talks on topics such as: Elizabethan period, the Spanish Armada, the English Civil War, the Monmouth Rebellion, the Barber Surgeon and the First World War.

To book us up for a talk, either visit our website at www.historyworkshops.org or email us at mark@historyworkshops.org

Musketeers of the guard of Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky

Ukrainian group recreating the troops of the Polish Commonwealth.

Monmouth Rebellion sketches from Holly J Mitchell

These are excellent drawings from the Dorset-based artist.

Saturday, 17 September 2022

Redcoat to Rebel - the tale of John Coad part 2

From Mark Vaughan. Part 1 is back down the page.

Breitenfeld 1631

Today's anniversary. Wiki. The Protestants' first major victory in the 30 years war.

Friday, 16 September 2022

Drummer, 15th Light Dragoons c. 1760

David Morier

https://www.rct.uk/col.../406876/drummer-15th-light-dragoons

Private, 15th Light Dragoons, c.1760

By David Morier. Zoomable images at RCT.

15th Light Dragoons

Two privates and hornist, 15th Light Dragoons, c1760, the first such regiment to be formed. All three have the same helmet but whereas the privates' coats are red faced green the hornist is green faced light grey (perhaps originally white). Accoutrements are of tan leather. The rosettes on the side of the helmets may be the sign of a recruiting party. Painting by David Morier at Wilton House (Michael Barthorp).