Lovely picture of a coat circa 1682

 Abrégé de l'art en fait d'armes - Labat - 1682 - BM Toulouse.pdf - Google Drive

1620 Cesta k porážce commemorating White Mountain 1620

 Facebook  A march from the Rakovník battlefield to White Mountain in Prague. White Mountain is probably the most important battle in Czech history. Úvodní strana - 1620 - Cesta k porážce The route of the march followed the actual historical path taken by the Bohemian Estates army and was 55km.

Skånes Caroliner

 Följ oss i spåren av Skånska kriget. Den 11 november 1676 ankom den svenska armén till Lilla Harrie för att slå läger inför slaget vid Lund. Detta skall ha varit ett eländes läger allmänt kallt ” lortlägret”. Den 14/11 kan ni besöka oss vid Lilla Harrie kyrka där vi kommer att visa upp lite tält och uniformer som kan tänkas varit på plats för 350 år sedan dock utan lort. Vi kommer att finnas på plats från 11:00 till ca 14:00.

Follow us in the footsteps of the Scanian War. On November 11, 1676, the Swedish army arrived at Lilla Harrie to camp before the battle at Lund. This must have been a miserable camp generally called "the dung camp". On 14/11 you can visit us at Lilla Harrie Church where we will show some tents and uniforms that may have been on site 350 years ago but without dung. We will be there from 11:00 to around 14:00.

White Mountain 1620

 The Battle of White Mountain^[b] was fought on 8 November 1620 outside Prague in the early stages of the Thirty Years' War. An army backing Frederick V led by Christian of Anhalt was defeated by forces supporting his rival Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor, under Bucquoy and Count Tilly.

Imperial forces entered Prague on 9 November and Frederick fled into Silesia.

The Battle of White Mountain (by Peter Snayers)

Plundering

Was reading about plundering in the Edgehill campaign and I couldn't help thinking of this pic. From the Osprey. A great image. 

 "Plunder - The Earl of Essex's Army, 1642: • Musketeer, Thomas Ballard's Regiment • Musketeer, John Hampden's Regiment • Pikeman, Lord Robartes' Regiment", Angus McBride

“Plunder” comes from German plündern, originally meaning ‘to rob household goods,’ and ultimately traces back to Middle High German and Middle Low German terms for household items and gear.

The Sealed Knot at Gorey 1971

 A re-enactment by the Sealed Knott of the Civil War coming to Jersey. As well as the procession and the bangs and smoke of battle, Deputy Bob Smale can be briefly seen in a Cavalier outfit - smoking!

Edgehill 1642 The Campaign and Battle Peter Young

 Got this from the Library. 1st edition from 1967. I like Civil War books of this era. This is pre Sealed Knot. 

From Stephan Vroom

 The original pre-order link for my book, Ordre en Woorden van Commando op de handelinge van de Snaphaan, is no longer active.

I am pleased to announce that the book is now available directly through the Cooper's Choice online store, in both Dutch and English.

This publication is the result of my research into the drill and weapon handling of the snaphaunce musket within the Dutch States Army between 1665 and 1701. Drawing on historical drill regulations, military descriptions and period illustrations, it explores how this firearm was handled and taught, with particular attention to the origins of the Dutch Marines.

The book is intended for enthusiasts of military history, historical reenactors and anyone interested in the military history of the Dutch Republic during the 17th century.

𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲:

English edition:

https://www.cooperschoice.nl/product/boek-snaphaan-eng/

A big thank you to everyone who has previously shown an interest in the book and followed the research along the way. I hope you enjoy reading it!

Lillibullero - Fife & Drum

 Lillibullero - Wikipedia

Lillibullero" (also spelt Lillibulero, Lilliburlero, or Lilli Burlero) is a march attributed to Henry Purcell. Thomas Wharton wrote lyrics for the song. It became popular in England at the time of the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Many alternative lyrics have been written for the melody.

Was the Glorious Revolution really so glorious?

 On 5 November 1688, the Dutch stadtholder William of Orange landed in Brixham with 40,000 soldiers, sailors, and volunteers, before marching on London, where he was crowned King William III as part of the Glorious Revolution.

Mark Shearwood challenges the traditional narrative of William of Orange’s 1688 invasion, uncovering the military preparations, unusual supplies and propaganda that reveal the true intentions behind his campaign. Discover the fascinating details that cast a new light on one of the most significant events in English history.

Read the blog post here: https://helionbooks.wordpress.com/.../the-pen-is.../

James I And The Gunpowder Plot (Ladybird History Series 561) Great Rulers by L.Du Garde Peach Publication date 1967

 

Today in 1757 - Rossbach

 Battle of Rossbach - Wikipedia

The Battle of Rossbach took place on 5 November 1757 during the Third Silesian War (1756–1763, part of the Seven Years' War) near the village of Rossbach (Roßbach), in the Electorate of Saxony. It is sometimes called the Battle of, or at, Reichardtswerben, after a different nearby town. In this 90-minute battle, Frederick the Great, king of Prussia, defeated an Allied army composed of French forces augmented by a contingent of the Reichsarmee (Imperial Army) of the Holy Roman Empire. The French and Imperial army included 41,110 men, opposing a considerably smaller Prussian force of 22,000. Despite overwhelming odds, Frederick managed to defeat the Imperials and the French.

Engraving of eight of the thirteen conspirators, by Crispijn van de Passe. Fawkes is third from the right.

 

Military career from 

Guy Fawkes - Wikipedia

In October 1591 Fawkes sold the estate in Clifton in York that he had inherited from his father.^[e] He travelled to the continent to fight in the Eighty Years' War for Catholic Spain against the new Dutch Republic and, from 1595 until the Peace of Vervins in 1598, France. Although England was not by then engaged in land operations against Spain, the two countries were still at war, and the attempted invasion of England, led by the Spanish Armada in 1588, was only five years in the past. He joined Sir William Stanley, an English Catholic and veteran commander in his mid-forties who had raised an army in Ireland to fight in Leicester's expedition to the Netherlands. Stanley had been held in high regard by Elizabeth I, but following his surrender of Deventer to the Spanish in 1587 he, and most of his troops, had switched sides to serve Spain. Fawkes became an alférez or junior officer, fought well at the siege of Calais in 1596, and by 1603 had been recommended for a captaincy.^[3] That year, he travelled to Spain to seek support for a Catholic rebellion in England. He used the occasion to adopt the Italian version of his name, Guido, and in his memorandum described James I (who became king of England that year) as "a heretic", who intended "to have all of the Papist sect driven out of England". He denounced Scotland, and the king's favourites among the Scottish nobles, writing "it will not be possible to reconcile these two nations, as they are, for very long".^[13] Although he was received politely, the court of Philip III was unwilling to offer him any support.^[14]

Presentation

 Harjagers Local Heritage Association. Free entry, limited number of spots.

French irregular fighters of the 'legions' and hussars are attacking a convoy.

 Thanks to Andrey.

Christopher Bowley's Scanian War collection 15mm

 These are impressive. Donnington Miniatures. 

Swedish kings guard training for the battle of Lund 350 years 4th of December

pic Peter Holmgren

 Battle of Lund - Wikipedia

Floppy Hats

       Clarence Harrison posted these figures from the Warfare 28mm Resin range. The ruleset apparently will be printed early 2027.                                                                                                                                                           

Lord North & Grey's and Rowe's regiments, based up for the upcoming ruleset Floppy Hats!

Battle near Rakovník 1620

This weekend is the reenactment of  the battle of Rakovnik 1620. This is this evening's parade. 

New book by Stephen M Carter

 

Honours of War

 This artwork caused a ruckus on my forum Seven Years War Living History. The artist G. Rava posted it and someone said their coats would be buttoned across in cold weather and the artist got very upset. 

Honours of War is a tabletop wargame simulating European battles of the Seven Years' War, using simple, fast-playing rules that emphasize historical tactics and command challenges. 

Honours of War: Wargames Rules for the Seven Years’ War: Osprey Wargames Keith Flint Osprey Publishing - Osprey

The Seven Years' War was the pinnacle of 18th-century warfare, with dramatic campaigns and battles, famous leaders, and wide variety of colourful uniforms. Compared with the later Napoleonic Wars, tactics were simpler, armies more professional, and battles tended to be smaller. Using these quick-to-learn rules, players can bring this period to the tabletop, recreating anything from a small skirmish to a major pitched battle. Although simple, the rules allow for a wide range of tactics and reward historical play. That said, fog of war sometimes produces unexpected results and units don't always obey their orders! The game moves quickly, and players must be prepared to regroup and counterattack or to press home an advantage – a lot can happen in one move!

These look good. Anybody tried them? 

1689; Queen Dowager's Regiment

 Thanks to Stephen Tindle. From Issue 60 of the Regiment. This is interesting for me as one of my reenactment buddies recreated this regiment for this period. 

, Grenadier & Sergeant

1689; Queen Dowager's Regiment, Drummer, 1689

Gott mit uns! Fast play Wargame Rules for the Thirty Years War and English Civil Wars

 These look good. Anybody tried them? They look like my kind of rules. Like the cover. 

Available from Caliver books Welcome to Caliver Books

This is a simple and fast paced rule set to re-fight the battles of the Thirty Years and English Civil Wars with miniatures.

Gott mit uns!

They use an area system with the battlefield being divided into a grid of squares, this eliminates the need for measurement whilst creating the `Linie of Bataille` tactics of the period.

Any figure scale or basing system can be used with the basic game units representing Tercios, Infantry Brigades and Regiments of Horse.

The game is capable of handling the largest of the historical battles of the period in a matter of three or four hours.

Gott mit uns! - KoH Games | Wargame Vault

Naseby 1645

 I don't remember this book. Do you have it?

Athena Wargames Rules: The English Civil Wars, The Thirty Years War

 I had these rules. From 1982. Anybody remember them? 

Wargamer’s Guide To The English Civil War (2nd Edition)

 oldregimerules.com/ecw_0.html

This looks a good old school set of rules.

Miniature Figurines 25mm ECW

 Miniature Figurines Production - Catalogue

I find myself drawn to the old school type of wargaming although I also like to see figures historically accurate. So not easy. But I do like archaic basing - I don't like the huge tummocks of vegetation that people put their minis on these days. Give me a rectangle of card painted green. 

Check out

The English Civil War - Old School Style (uses Suren figures).

Second Battle of Newbury

 Today's anniversary. Second Battle of Newbury - Wikipedia

Landskrona 1677

 

Boktips: Slaget vid Landskrona 1677

Slaget vid Lund 1676 blev det blodigaste fältslaget i nordisk historia. Hälften av deltagarna kom inte undan med livet i behåll. Men den svenska segern innebar inte något avgörande. Enbart de redan döda hade sett slutet på kriget. Den här skildringen tar vid där boken Slaget vid Lund 1676 slutar och beskriver hur krigets ursinne rasar vidare i Skåne, i Bohuslän, längs norska gränsen, till sjöss och med de hårda striderna i Tyskland. Slaget vid Landskrona sommaren 1677 kom att bli den största drabbningen på svensk mark någonsin och återigen stod utgången och vägde.

Beställ boken här: https://www.milnost.se/p/slaget-vid-landskrona-1677

Lund 1676 4th December

 

Lund 1676

 Illustration: Petter Lönegård.

Skanes Caroliner - preparing for Lund 1676

 Event is December 5/6. Battle of Lund - Wikipedia

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Jan Peeter Verdussen - The Assault on the Town of Oudenaarde, Belgium. Created: 1750

 

Battleground (1978) - Edgehill (1642)

 Released in 1978, Battleground was unique in that it introduced an unsuspecting public to the wonderful world of wargaming. Introduced by the sterling gent Edward Woodward, who is well known for his love of historical wargaming. Each episode featured either a historic or a fictional battle, which opposing wargaming generals would fight using 25mm figures. The viewers were shown edited highlights during the episode. Each minute that was shown represented several hours of studio work. With the entire series of six episodes taking almost half a year to complete.

Edgehill 1642

 Battle of Edgehill - Wikipedia This battle occurred today in 1642.

BCW Project

Tomorrow is the anniversary of Edgehill 1642.

 If you want to read up on this campaign then the letters of Nehemiah Wharton are good. A sergeant in a Parliamentarian foot regiment. 

Wharton Letters: Clean

Grolle 1627

 Just one year to go… ⏳On October 22, 23, and 24, 2027, the State army marches on Grolle again. Cannons, muskets, and thousands of re-enactors: the 10th Battle of Grolle

Empress Miniatures Scots covenanter Cavalry

 

Scots Covenant troops. 28mm.

White Mountain 2026

 Event in the Czech Republic. 

From Sasa to Lasa

 Dear Warriors! This coming Sunday, we are launching the 10th season of our series on TVP Historia. At 10:15 AM, we will show the episode titled 'From Sasa to Lasa, or Wschowa 1706.' Repeat on Friday, October 30 at 5:30 PM.

Charles Kightly The Customs and Ceremonies of Britain

 Picked this up today. Kightly was once Lord General of the Roundhead Association. The book has a photo of the King's Army in 1985. Note musket rest. 

Les grandes batailles du passé - Naseby (1645)

 50 years ago this month. The early ECWS as it was to become. This is quite the historical artefact capturing the Roundhead Association and King's Army at their numerically largest size.

New book by Stephen M Carter

 Pen and Sword Books: Charles II’s Secret Queen: Lucy Walter - Hardback

The Campaigns of Bernhard von Saxe-Weimar 1631-1639

 This will be popular I think. Not much in English on the subject. Fun Fact: Laurence and myself were once in the same Napoleonic regiment. 

The Campaigns of Bernhard von Saxe-Weimar 1631-1639 from our Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 series is now available!

Discover the remarkable career of Bernhard von Saxe-Weimar, one of the Thirty Years’ War’s most capable and controversial commanders. Drawing on contemporary accounts, Laurence Spring explores his major campaigns and sieges, shifting loyalties, military ambitions and the devastating impact of warfare on civilians, offering a fresh assessment of a fascinating and complex military leader.

Save £5 off RRP until Friday 23 October - No code needed

Buy the book here: https://www.helion.co.uk/.../the-campaigns-of-bernhard...