Festung Königstein by Atelier Beissert

 

League of Augsburg/Warfare Miniatures 40mm

 I have found out how you get the figures. They said:

They are available to the test group on the new site as it has a 40mm section but that of course isn't much use. You can decide what you want by looking at the 28mm selection here https://www.leagueofaugsburg.com/.../products-subcat-113... and just sending me a PM to request them in 40mm. Easy as that. In 40mm, the battalions are £90 ex postage for 18 models and a Squadron of 6 cavalryi s £72,

War of Spanish Succession wargaming models | League of Augsburg

The Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf

 Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf - Wikipedia

This battle fought today in 1757.

Cavendish Miniatures

 I don't know anything about this company. From the 60s I suppose. Anybody know them?

from the collection of Bruno Lopes

Cavendish Miniatures – British Regiments of 1751, produced as souvenirs in the 1960’s and ’70’s.

Replicant brand English Civil War cavalry posed with a reproduction helmet. By Scott Lesch

 Replicants — Plastic makes perfect

Directions for musters Wherein is shevved the order of drilling for the musket and pike.

 Set forth in postures, with the words of command, and brief instructions for the right use of the same 1638. 

John Lichfield tells me this was the drill used by Trained Bands in the 1640-3 period. 

Select pages and plates from Directions for musters: wherein is shevved the order of drilling for the musket and pike: set forth in postures, with the words of command, and brief instructions for the right use of the same

The document titled "Directions for musters" outlines the order of drilling for the musket and pike, detailing postures, commands, and instructions for their use. It was printed by Thomas Buck and Roger Daniel in 1638 and is derived from Jacob de Gheyn's work on military discipline. You can access the document through various sources, including the University of Oxford and Cambridge University Library.

Charles Cordell at Worcester

 

Enjoy DESECRATION, an English Civil War historical fiction short story by Charles Cordell, ahead of his author talk at The Commandery - Worcester on Sunday.

DESECRATION is set during the Storming of Winchester and the iconoclastic desecration of Europe's greatest cathedral in December 1642. This Divided Kingdom short story eBook is only £0.99 on Amazon until midnight on Sunday 30 August 2026.

On Sunday, Charles Cordell will talk about why historical fiction set during the 17th Century can feel so relevant today in an award-winning venue that was the royalist headquarters for the last battle of the British Civil Wars. This will be an official Worcester 375 event.

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