Battle of Nördlingen (1634)

Today's anniversary.  Battle of Nördlingen (1634) - Wikipedia

In Italy this weekend.

 People have come from all over Europe including the UK.

Steel Fist ECW 15mm

Figures are (left to right), Bristol, messenger, flag bearer, King Charles, Astley, officer

 I quite fancy doing the Lansdown campaign using Steel Fist. Wondering if my eyesight is good enough these days. They are certainly great figures.

English Civil War 15mm – Steel Fist Miniatures

On Bloody Ground English Civil War

 [TMP] On Bloody Ground: English Civil Wars Rules Pre-Release

A 64 page A4 perfect bound mass combat rulebook with common sense rules for movement, shooting and combat, along with a command and orders structure which produces a highly tactical, dynamic and versatile wargame, that is great fun for both seasoned gamers and beginners alike.

 On Bloody Ground - The English Civil Wars | WiP Games and Miniatures

On Bloody Ground - The English Civil Wars, includes six complete army lists to enable players to build Early Royalist, Early Parliamentarian, Scottish Covenanter, Montrose Scottish, Late Royalist and New Model armies.

Authors: Ivan Golyzhenkov and Boris Stepanov. Illustrator:

 7. England, Nine Year´s War

1. Grenadier, 2nd Troop (The Queen's) of the Horse Guards, 1685

2. Grenadier Captain, Royal Regiment of Foot Guards, 1685

3. Infantry Officer, 1680

4. Musketeer, Royal Regiment of Foot Guards, 1685

5. Dragoon, Royal Regiment of Dragoons, 1672

500th anniversary

 The Battle of Linlithgow Bridge is a battle that took place on 4 September 1526 in the village of Linlithgow Bridge, outside the Scottish town of Linlithgow. It was fought between a force of 10,000 men led by the Earl of Lennox and a force of 2,500 led by James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran. The battle was part of a power struggle in Scotland for control of the young Scottish king, James V. The battlefield was added to the national Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Scotland prepared by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009.^[1]

Read about a wargame of this battle

Camisado: Linlithgow Bridge, 1526

TO BANG IT OUT BRAIFLY : Scotland's Victory in the Bishops Wars 1638-1641

 Description:
    "Reid, Stuart. 180p. Hardback. illus inc colour, inc flags. Remarkably, the first military & campaign history of the War. Sheds light on the newly raised armies of both sides and what happened when they met in battle. Inc. detailed issues of weapons and equipment, Regimental lists and a discussion of the new system of English Colours that became standard during the Civil Wars"

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