Heidelberg Castle and the Hortus Palatinus commissioned by Frederick V, and designed by the English gardener Inigo Jones and the French engineer Salomon de Caus.
This battle involved a significant English involvement.
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
STOCKHOLM BLOODBATH Official Trailer (2024)
Steve Stanley watched this and found it very enjoyable.
Stockholm Bloodbath is a 2023 film directed by Mikael Håfström, with an ensemble cast featuring Sophie Cookson, Emily Beecham and Claes Bang. It is produced by Helena Danielsson for Viaplay Studios. Set in Stockholm in 1520, a power struggle between the Swedes and the Danes ends in the massacre that became known as the Stockholm Bloodbath.[1]
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Monday, 16 February 2026
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Battle of Torrington 1646
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Battle of Torrington - Wikipedia
Fought today. The last major battle of the first Civil War. Hopton v Fairfax.
Sunday, 15 February 2026
New WSS 'Classic' 28mm range from Warfare Miniatures
I like the look of these. You?
We are delighted to offer a preview of our all new, 28mm scale 'Classic' range of War of Spanish Succession miniatures. These models are created in poses best described as traditional wargaming style, extremely popular with many gamers.
The range includes British, French, Dutch, Imperial, Brandenburger, Spanish, Bavarian, Swedish and Russian troops. It offers Foot, Horse and gunners. The models are resin printed and highly detailed. Stunningly crafted and easy to paint. They will be available as battalion or squadron packs. The models are fully compatible with our extensive range of metal miniatures. More soon!
OLIVER CROMWELL- Peter Young 1969
Do you remember this book? I had it was probably my first ECW book after the Ladybird Cromwell. There was a Charles I one which I also had.
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Country Life article
Four centuries on, it remains almost perfectly preserved — save for the musket hole that killed the young man who wore it.
At Doddington Hall, the buff coat and armour of John Hussey — aged just 21 — still bear the mark of the shot fired at the Battle of Gainsborough on July 28, 1643. The musket ball pierced both leather and breastplate, with no exit wound, offering a chillingly precise record of a life cut short in the English Civil War.
As John Goodall discovers, the survival of Hussey’s coat, helmet, gloves and boots is extraordinarily rare — and quietly revealing. The mismatched, slightly antiquated armour hints at the improvised reality of even wealthy Royalist soldiers, while a family connection to Ferdinando Fairfax may have spared the house from destruction.
A poignant reminder of how civil war divided households as well as nations.
Read the full story: https://country-life-magazine.visitlink.me/hrorVq
Gottfried Heinrich, Graf zu Pappenheim : nach Geschichtsquellen und Urkunden bearbeitet
Been looking for books on Pappenheim and only found this one in German.
"I know my Pappenheimer"
From the wiki
- In German the phrase "I know my Pappenheimer" (Ich kenne meine Pappenheimer) referring to a person acting as expected in a negative sense. Originating from Schillers Wallenstein plays, though there meant in positive way.[6] In Dutch the expression retains its positive meaning, though it can also be used ironically.[7]
Friday, 13 February 2026
Swedish reenactor of the 17th century
Alex Nordin of the Swedish group Anno 1620 - 'taken at our Annual event at Vadstena Castle in Sweden.'
Event in Norton St. Philip this year
It seems there will be a Monmouth Rebellion event here 27/28 July. Something to look forward to. If you need camping try Tucker's Grave a few miles up the road. It's a great cider pub with camping.
Thursday, 12 February 2026
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The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham
I thought I would browse my library system to see if they had anything and was pleasantly surprised to find they have this book.
The First British Army 1624-1628
Next year is the anniversary of La Rochelle. I hope it is commemorated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_La_Rochelle
This book is interesting
The First British Army 1624-1628: The Army of the Duke Of Buckingham: 114 (Century of the Soldier 1618-1721)
1623 drill
The military discipline : wherein is most martially shone the order of drilling for ye musket and pike 1623 Set forth in postures with the words of command and briefe instructions for the right vse of the same. To be exercised in musters by order from ye Lords of His Ma:ties most Ho:ble Privy Counsaile· | Digital Collections https://digitalcollections.folger.edu/bib171251-165777
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Siege of Ruthven Barracks (1746)
The siege of Ruthven Barracks that took place over the 10 – 11 February 1746 was part of the Jacobite rising of 1745.
In August 1745 the Jacobites had unsuccessfully laid siege to the barracks being repulsed by a small group of Government soldiers.[2] However the Jacobites returned in February 1746 this time equipped with cannon,[2] and as a result the Government garrison surrendered.[1][3] After the Government surrender the Jacobites burned Ruthven Barracks, although the damage must have been slight because they were still in use afterwards.[4]
Monday, 9 February 2026
Chasseurs de Fischer
Seven Years' War
At the start of the Seven Years' War, the corps was in Lorraine and renamed as the Corps des Chasseurs de Fischer. By this time, the establishment had expanded to 2,000 personnel, divided into 8 companies of mounted chasseurs, and 8 of foot chasseurs. In the midst of so many lost battles, the consolidation and training of the Chasseurs de Fischer helped to keep morale high, in addition with the help of many of the other partisan legions.[1]
In 1758 they captured Marburg and Ziegenheim, where some 14 cannons and 6,000 sacks of flour were captured. They then moved on to capture Gottingue and Embeck, and raided many areas in the country beyond the Werra. In September, they took part in the lively fight with Hanoverian chasseurs, where 200 were killed and 27 captured. A few days later, they 'cut to pieces' a battalion of Prussian grenadiers and the Prussian Dragoon Regiment von Finkensteim where 2 squadrons were destroyed, 3 captured, 2 standards captured, and the regimental cash stolen.[1]
The regiment then took part in the Battle of Oberwitter as part of the defensive formation. In 1760, it protected the posts of La Roër, and distinguished itself particularly at the Battle of Kloster Kampen where it defended the abbey. On 27 April 1761, Fischer decided to cede his legion to the Marquis of Conflans, who followed in his predecessors' footsteps.[1]
Sunday, 8 February 2026
Fraustadt 2026 Muzeum Ziemi Wschowskiej
'' Participants from Scandinavia, Latvia, Estonia, Saxony, Turkey and the Gdansk Garrison presented the most important parts of the battle of Wschowa in 1706.
The Nordic Battalion in action! ''
Friday, 6 February 2026
Stockholm Roll 1605
Category:Stockholm Roll - Wikimedia Commons
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Another invitation to Wschowa for a historical reconstruction of the battle of 1706
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Kolejne zaproszenie do Wschowy na historyczną rekonstrukcję bitwy z 1706 roku. Więcej informacji tutaj: Muzeum Ziemi Wschowskiej .
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Another invitation to Wschowa for a historical reconstruction of the battle of 1706. Find out more here: Muzeum Ziemi Wschowskiej .This time in a harsh climate.Words: SG based on the original "Killing Ground" (Field of Death) by Sabaton from Sweden. Music by: SG and AI