Wednesday 30 October 2024

Lace Wars 1 and 2

A couple of late seventies titles. Came out earlier in French. Did you get them?
 

Professor Ronald Hutton Did Monmouth's Rebellion Matter?

 


Here for a talk he did earlier this year. 

As part of Wimborne Militia's 25th anniversary celebrations, Professor Ronald Hutton presented this talk at the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne Minster. Was the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion a justified stand against King James II? Did it truly matter in the grand scheme of English history? Professor Hutton delves into these questions and more offering fresh insights into this pivotal moment.

Tuesday 29 October 2024

Steel Lobsters out now

 Looks interesting. 

A dramatic history of the Steel Lobsters, Sir Arthur Hesilrige's Regiment of Horse, in the English Civil War – the last fully armoured knights in England.

The 17th-century battlefield ushered in a new era, with formed musketeers and pistol-wielding cavalry gradually taking over from the knights and men-at-arms that had dominated the European battlefield. Based on a detailed study of the primary sources, Steel Lobsters tells the story of this transition through the history of the last fully armoured knights in England.

Myke Cole, an award-winning novelist, historian, and veteran, examines the life and times of Sir Arthur Hesilrige and his Regiment of Horse, known as 'the Lobsters' as they were encased in plate armour. Steel Lobsters covers the full history of England's last knights, from the seeds of their creation in Hesilrige's experience as a young cavalry officer, to their final defeat at Roundway Down in July 1643, and the decision to abandon their armour. It provides lavish detail on arms, armour, and tactics, but also covers the human story of Sir Arthur Hesilrige, the men who served under him, and even those who opposed him.

The story of this amazing unit is the story of the end of super-heavy cavalry, and this book delves into how wars were fought in the 17th century, the personalities, politics, and even spiritual beliefs of the combatants, how they fought, and why they ultimately lost.

Sunday 27 October 2024

Bouillon infanterie 1757

 Read about this French regiment here

What song might they be singing? My guess is 'Auprès de ma blonde' which dates from the 1700s.

Saturday 26 October 2024

Pics from Grolle 1627 by www.rossfoto.de

 Some photos that caught my eye. Lobsters looking great. https://www.rossfoto.de/





Friday 25 October 2024

Lovely portrait

 Matthijs Naiveu (Leiden 1647–1726 Amsterdam)


An equestrian portrait of a cavalry officer, 1675 - oil on panel 43 x 36 cm - Private collection

Thursday 24 October 2024

Slag Om Grolle Livestream 2024

 The big 17th century event in the Netherlands is nearly upon us. In 45 hours time there will be a live stream here

Good luck to everyone going. 

Wednesday 23 October 2024

Portrait of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and 1st Duke of Buccleuch ...

 Anyone know the artist?


Barry Lyndon Irish Pub, Rue de Paris, Guéret, France

 Ideal place for a 50th anniversary celebration next year. Barry Lyndon.

Pic Jerome Gabbai. 

Released December 1975


French recruiting poster

 There is quite a lot of activity in France for reenactment the mid 18th century. 


Edgehill 1642

 


Today's anniversary. Here

Tuesday 22 October 2024

Flags of the English Army 1500-1700

 New Facebook group started by Dave Ryan. Here

Monday 21 October 2024

Hanoverian Grenadier Officer

 Found this image on this blog. Anybody know more?


Hanoverian Grenadier

 

Hanoverian Grenadier

by George Townshend, 4th Viscount and 1st Marquess Townshend
pen and ink, 1751-1758

you can buy a greetings card with this image here

Sunday 20 October 2024

Friday 18 October 2024

Never Mind the Matchlocks


From Northstar

 Never Mind The Matchlocks.

What's this? 

It is a new set of Pike & Shot rules based on the game Never Mind The Billhooks. Comes free with every copy of Wargames Illustrated #443

https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=18662

Monday 14 October 2024

Terezin 2024 photos by JHF photo.

 Event in the Czech Republic. More here






Hochkirch 1758

 


Today's anniversary. Here. A defeat for Frederick. 

Tuesday 8 October 2024

Empress Miniatures 28mm ECW

 Here. I think this is a great range if you like 28s. I like their 30 Years War range too




Steel Fist ECW 15mm artillery

 My favourite English Civil War range. 

https://www.steelfistminiatures.com/






Sunday 6 October 2024

Thirty Years War Pikemen from Empress Miniatures

 Some new Thirty Years War releases.

Armoured pikes at the charge and order.

If you want these for Partizan best e mail us on mail@empressminiatures.com

https://www.empressminiatures.com/empress-miniatures-thirty-year-war-150-c.asp