Today in history - Malplaquet 1709

 Battle of Malplaquet - Wikipedia

By Royal Collection, Public Domain, 

The Battle of Malplaquet, fought on September 11, 1709, was the bloodiest battle of the 18th century, with over 35,000 casualties.

A New Combination by Keith Roberts

Thanks to Stephen Tindle for this. From Military Illustrated Past and Present. Art by Richard Hook.

Kinsale Ireland 425th

 Siege of Kinsale - Wikipedia

17th century Highlanders from Bloody Miniatures

 The Bloody Highlanders are now available in the Bloody web store.

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League of Augsburg

 'Now, That's what I call Guard Cavalry! The Elite of the Elite. Louis XIV's Gardes du Corps and Chevauleger senior regiments of the Maison du Roi. We will take pre-orders for these squadrons in the online store tomorrow or by email or pm any time and we'll send out the appropriate invoice. £26 in 28mm for 6 models and horses (ex postage). Available also in 40mm. Mousquetaires and Grenadiers a cheval to follow very soon.'

Some photos from an event in Germany '1766 , The King visits Westphalia' photos by Henry Welther and Angelika Fey

 

Battle of Nördlingen (1634)

Today's anniversary.  Battle of Nördlingen (1634) - Wikipedia