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.

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.

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.

Pics from Grolle 1627 by www.rossfoto.de

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

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

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. 

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

Flags of the English Army 1500-1700

 New Facebook group started by Dave Ryan. Here

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

French soldiers c1740

 

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

Terezin 2024 photos by JHF photo.

 Event in the Czech Republic. More here

Hochkirch 1758

 

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

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/

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

Soon

 

Redcoats and Rebels

 This is a booklet we produced in 1998 to sell at events and to encourage people to get involved. Had drawings and photos in it.

Barry Lyndon (1975)

 Next year will be the 50th so hopefully it will get a cinematic re-release. I have the soundtrack on vinyl. 

Night battle

 Soon in the Czech Republic is the biggest Seven Years War event in Europe - Terezin. I post photos every year as it's a pleasure to see. One of the successful elements is a torchlight parade followed by a night battle. Very atmospheric. 

me in 85 at my first ECW event at Basing - with Gordon and Nick Usher

 

485 Festung Ziegenhain

 Photo Peter J. Scherer

Prestonpans 2024

 By Phoenix Photography Scotland. 

Zutphen 1586

 Today's anniversary. Here. Involved the English. 

Prestonpans 1995. Photo Howard Giles. .

 This Kickstarted the mid 18th century scene in the U.K. 

1st Newbury 1643

 Fought today. Details here

Graham Turner

Event in the U.K.

 

Event in Germany

 Commemorating this man.

Breitenfeld 1631

 Today's anniversary. The great victory. Wiki

Gustavus Adolphus by Richard Hook