Glenshiel 1719 by Jordi Bru photography

  from here https://jesusfidelis.blogspot.com/.../la-batalla-de...

Jenn Scott has yellow cuffs for this regiment of Spanish in 'I am Minded to Rise'

Earl of Bath's Regiment in 1686

Thanks to Stephen Tindle for this. From the January 1982 issue of Military Modelling the colour plate by Bryan Fosten for the first in the series by D.S.V. Fosten of 'Cut of the Cloth'
 

Capture of Vigo and Pontevedra 1719

 

The capture of Vigo and Pontevedra (also known as the British expedition to Vigo and Pontevedra) occurred in October 1719 during the War of the Quadruple Alliance when a British expedition made a descent on the Spanish coast.^[4] They then captured the settlements of Vigo, Redondela and Pontevedra after some resistance, which they occupied for ten days destroying or capturing a vast haul of military stores before withdrawing.^[5][6]

The King Over the Water

 Ordered this from the library. 

This is the first modern history for general readers of the entire Jacobite movement in Scotland, England and Ireland, from the Glorious Revolution of 1688 that drove James II into exile to the death of his grandson, Cardinal Henry, Duke of York, in 1807. The Battle of Culloden and Bonnie Prince Charlie's flight through the heather are well known, but not the other risings and plots that involved half of Europe and even revolutionary America.

Based on the latest research, The King over the Water weaves together all the strands of this gripping saga into a vivid, sweeping narrative, full of insight, analysis and anecdote. 'Few causes have aroused a more gallant response from the peoples of these islands than the Honest Cause,' writes Desmond Seward, 'whether they were fighting for it at Killiecrankie, Prestonpans or Culloden, at the Boyne, Aughrim or Fontenoy, or dying for it on the scaffold'.

Dutch Guards at a funeral in 1752

 

Drabant Miniatures 40mm

 This range is no longer produced but I womder if any of you have photos of them? If I remember correctly they did figures for the 15 - I would love to see them. Pic is Marlborough. 

Richard Waitt Andrew Macpherson of Cluny, 1640 - 1666. 15th Chief

 Jenn Scott in 'I am Minded to Rise' says this outfit was typical of that worn at Sheriffmuir. Note the bonnet. National Galleries of Scotland. 

General Wade’s Report on the Highlands 1724

 I am currently reading a biography of George Wade. Very interesting.  Got from the library. This report on the Highlands is worth reading. Here

Wargaming the Italian Wars

There is a Facebook group that is pretty active for all acales and rules. Go here

There is a forthcoming guide by Helion which is released at Salute. More info here

Pavia by Hans Schäufelein, dated 1525-1526. From the collections of the British Museum.

 Thanks to the Kadrinazi blog

The Battle of Pavia, 1525 (by Rupert Heller) - Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Wiki on the momentous and decisive battle fought this morning 500 years ago. 
 

Pavia 500 photos by Michele De Gregorio

 

Flags of War Jacobite 28mm

 This is a good range

Free Jacobite Rebellion rules

image by Ralph Mitchard

 Here. These are the sort of rules I like - old school and free. Obviously intended for 45 but they look fun. 

William Tell trailer (2025)

 Over on my other blog. 

Pavia 1525 music

 Some music for your 500th celebrations. Full album here

Preparing for Pavia 500

 Film John William posted on Landsknechts around the world. Anniversary tomorrow

Memoirs of a cavalier, or, A military journal of the wars in Germany and the wars in England by Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731

 If you are more interested in the 17thc. Wiki

The life & adventures of Mrs. Christian Davies commonly called Mother Ross by Daniel Defoe

 Thought we could have this again. 

Christian Davies - Wikipedia

The Queen's Regiment

 The Queen's Regiment marking 300th anniversary of the 1715 Jacobite rebellion, at the Tower of London, 26th-27th September 2015.

Photograph: John Beardsworth.

Captain Earl of Bath's Regiment 1685/6

 Did you get the Army of James II by S Ede-Borrett? It is very good and I was interested in this image. 

18th century in 10mm

 My idea of doing the '15 in 1/72 has been grounded as the Scots figures aren't much good. Next idea is 10mm. Using 45 Jacobites. The good thing is in that scale there is no question of painting tartan. Pendraken 18thc range. Also they might resemble the painting of Sheriffmuir. 

Jacobite musket

Got this from the library

 Looks good. 

Event in Spain

 

Music in early modern Scotland

 Wiki. This is a subject I would like to know more about. Any albums of early music available?

Rob Roy the Highland Rogue (1953)

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo...

I watched the 1997 Rob Roy but started to want to watch the Disney film from 53. Starts with a battle scene. Has people like Richard Todd Glynis Johns and James Robertson Justice in it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Roy:_The_Highland_Rogue

Aquae Solis (Bath) July 21. 1723. From the top of the Southern hill.

 Probably not that much different to when Monmouth summoned the city in 1685

Russian GNW reenactors in the snow

 At the event dedicated to the 320th anniversary of the capture of the city of Sortavala by the troops of Pyotr Apraksin

William Cummings Piper of the Clan Grant 1714

 Painted by Richard Waitt

Drabant 40mm WSS

 They have stopped making these. I had an email from a reader - if anyone has any they don't want get in touch and I will pass on the details. 

Bath Somerset in 1715

Bath in 1727

 I live near Bath so was interested to find this about the '15

'A Jacobite arsenal was established at Bath, where there were collected three pieces of cannon, with the means of casting more, as well as eleven chests of firearms, and a hogshead full of basket-hilt swords. Further arms had been ordered from France. The plan of campaign at this time was for the rising to begin in several places in the West simultaneously, but for the centre of it to be at Bath.

from

The Jacobite Activities in South and West England in the Summer of 1715 Author(s): Charles Petrie and William Shippen Source: Transactions of the Royal Historical Society , 1935, Vol. 18 (1935), pp. 85-106 Published by: Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Royal Historical Society

image Bath in 1727

1729 Thomas Osborne 3rd Viscount Dunblane

 

Another French army scene

 Thanks to Francois Weisskopf for this. Details etc. here

Description of Dragoons in the '15

 From the below book. 

Strelets WSS British Dragoons

 I will probably do the '15 in 1/72. These British Dragoon set look good. Plastic Soldier Review. 

Could You Survive as a British Soldier Fighting the Jacobites? Survive History

 Could you endure the hardships of life as a Redcoat soldier in King George's army during the Jacobite Rising of 1745? This full Survive History documentary takes you deep into the experience of British troops battling Charles Edward Stuart’s Jacobite forces.

Got this book on Sheriffmuir

 My brother who lives in Scotland found me a reasonably priced one. 

BAUDOUIN - " Exercice de l'Infanterie Françoise ordonné par le Roy le VI May M.D.CC IV 1757".

 

French camp scene Pierre Nicholas L'enfant

Thanks to Andrey Efremov for this. Wiki on the artist
 

Uniforms of the Seven Years War, 1756 - 63 (Blandford Colour Series)

 A book that came out in 1977. I associate it with Barry Lyndon as it was a great introduction to the period. Still worth a read if you are new to the period. See the plates here

Barry Lyndon

 50 years old this year. Wiki, I must admit I didn't notice it in 1975 I came to see it when it came out on video - I had a Betamax version that cost a fortune but I considered it worth it. 

Cahir Castle Tipperary Ireland.

Charles XII's Karoliners Volume 2

 The Swedish Cavalry of the Great Northern War 1700-1721

This series is yout best bet for finding out about Charles XII's army. Here for more.