Dutch drillbook of 1673

Edwin over at Rampjaar 1672 found this free ebook. It's in Dutch but there's a lot pike and shot pics to enjoy and it's free!

Edwin has noticed that the pikemen and musketeers appear to be wearing different coats.

Moskow 17thc event The Russo-Polish War 1654-1667

Photo by Vladimir Besperstov

Its a funny coincidence that the weekend the Royal Armouries had a Polish cavalry display a group of Aston's from the UK travelled to Russia to take part in a 17thc event recreating a siege from the border wars between Poland and Russia. Go here to see and find out more.

The Sealed Knot - SCAMPSTON HALL - Civil War Battle Reenactment

SCAMPSTON HALL, MAJOR MUSTER

The largest Civil War event in the UK this year will bring together Sealed Knot members from around the country and our members who travel from abroad to give you an experience you'll be talking about for years to come.

Cannon will Roar and the sound will reverberate across the Parkland surrounding this magnificent house. Musketeers will face their foes and fire volleys across the battlefield, Pikemen will grunt and groan with effort as the fight at 'point' and close into 'push. Cavalry will fight with sword as they charge to face the enemy. Drums will interpret the Orders of the Officers into sound and Ensigns will proudly flourish Regimental and Brigade Colours. Details here

For your children or grandchildren - the Old Fritz

Thanks to Udo for this

Alan Larsen on the fine art of historical cavalry reconstruction

Trooper – The Army of James II

Blog piece here.

The Army of James II by Stephen Ede-Borrett

Here
Ace sculptor Clibinarium emailed me with a good report on it which concludes with  Certainly worth the £20 or so I'd say.

1/72 Austrian infantry

This set I can imagine will be popular. They presumably are from 1683 and I would imagine they could be utilised for a variety of wars. Well done to Mars for bringing them out.