Wars of Louis Quatorze: August 2026

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Kunersdorf 1759

Today in history. Battle of Kunersdorf - Wikipedia

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Seneffe 1674

Battle of Seneffe - Wikipedia

By Adam Frans van der Meulen / Workshop of Adam Frans van der Meulen -

Monday, 10 August 2026

Scanian War reenactors Kalmar 1676

According to orders from Karl XI, the city of Kalmar was reinforced with more soldiers in 1676 after the sinking of the warship Kronan!

Here we are marching on Kaggensgatan.

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Sunday, 9 August 2026

Skånes Caroliner - Halmstad 350 event.

Nästa helg fortsätter vi berätta om vad som hände för 350 år sedan med våra vänföreningar, Svenska Lifcompagniet, Skaraborgs historiska infanteri regemente samt Änkedro…

Next weekend we will continue to tell about what happened 350 years ago with our friend associations, the Swedish Lifcompagniet, the Skaraborgs historical infantry regiment, and the Änkedrottningens life regiment to horse where there will be a demonstration and a state march in Halmstad.

The Battle of Halmstad, also known as the Battle at Fyllebro, was fought on August 17, 1676, at Fyllebro, approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) southeast of the town of Halmstad in the province of Halland in southwest Sweden. It was the last battle fought in Halland between Denmark and Sweden.

Battle of Halmstad by Johann Philip Lemke

Skånes Caroliner 4 Scanian War uniforms

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Some interesting Scanian War portrayals. Note musket rests.

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Sudeley Castle ECW weekend

Introducing our first ever Civil War Weekend

On Saturday 15th and 16th August, Sudeey visitors can step into one of the most turbulent chapters in the castle’s history as our Civil War Weekend brings the past dramatically back to life.

Across the weekend there will be:

 A Civil War skirmish in the Hop Field
 Pike drills accompanied by drummers
 A living-history village on the Mulberry Lawn
 Period medics, cooking and traditional daily life
 Civil War-inspired specials in the Pavilion café

Sudeley once stood at the heart of Royalist operations in Gloucestershire, and the  scars of the conflict can still be seen on the Castle walls. 

Civil War Weekend activities are all included within the price of general admission on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August.

Come and experience it all with us!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS  https://sudeleycastle.co.uk

Friday, 7 August 2026

Wallenstein 1978 English Subtitles S2E6: And So It Begins

Earlier episodes here Wallenstein TV - YouTube There are some cuirassiers in the opening sequence.

This project aims to make the classic German television production Wallenstein (1978) accessible to non-German speakers, particularly scholars, students, and members of the historical reenactment community with an interest in the Thirty Years’ War.

Valdštejnské slavnosti 2026

The Waldstein Festival 2026 is already a thing of the past. Thanks to everyone who weren't put off by the weather and enjoyed it with us. And thanks to everyone who helped with the preparations and during the event! We had an awesome time! We look forward to seeing you again in 2028

Thursday, 6 August 2026

Drilkonst, of Wapen-oeffening Henderik van Buren 1672 translation by Eli Steenput Chapter III: On the use of pikes.

Handling the pike

Commands for the exercise of foot, ... 1690

Régiments du Passé

La semaine prochaine, embarquez avec nous pour une visite de nuit de la vieille ville de Briançon.

Infos et réservations au service du patrimoine de la ville. … See more

Next week, join us for a night tour of the old town of Briançon.
Information and reservations at the city's heritage service.

The Last Invasion of England

Along side the new book of Mark Shearwood, Dr. Arthur der Weduwen will also publish a book in September on the Dutch invasion of England in 1688. See: https://press.princeton.edu/.../the-last-invasion-of-england?

Coming soon. Date: 19. – 20. 09. 2026

Home - Bílá hora 1620

Wednesday, 5 August 2026

The Williamite Invasion of 1688 The Last Successful invasion of England

The Williamite Invasion of 1688 | Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 | Helion & Company

League of Augsburg 40mm

We are making our new models available in 40mm on request. Here are a few pictures showing how they paint up. We are already taking orders for these. A battalion of 18 models - 1 Colonel, 2 Ensigns, 1 Drummer, 1 Sergeant, 2 Grenadiers, 11 Hatmen is £90 ex postage. All battalions and squadrons available.