Wars of Louis Quatorze
A military history of the 17th century and the 18th century
Friday, 17 April 2026
The military discipline : wherein is most martially shone the order of drilling for ye musket and pike 1623
https://digitalcollections.folger.edu/bib171251-165777
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·
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Kidnapped | 1971 | Michael Caine | Classic Movie
The opening is particularly good as they depict the aftermath of Culloden.
"Culloden" (1964) Scottish Jacobite Rebellion Classic Docu-Drama
Ground breaking and influential. Culloden (film) - Wikipedia
I also remember Dr Who did a series set in that era too. Doctor Who - The Highlanders - Surviving Footage - YouTube
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The Borgias Season 1: Episode 7 Clip - Lucca | SHOWTIME
The Borgias (2011 TV series) - Wikipedia I haven't seen it. Was it any good? Nice artillery in this clip.
Cardinal Della Rovere and French forces attack the city of Lucca. All episodes of The Borgias are now streaming with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan.
Battle of Rain 1632
The Battle of Rain[a] took place on 15 April 1632 near Rain in Bavaria during the Thirty Years' War. A Swedish army under Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden defeated a Catholic League force led by Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, who later died of wounds received in the battle.

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