Monthly Archives: March 2021

‘All The Emperor’s Men’ (Part 1): Imperial Auxiliary Troops of the Seven Years War

Posted on 26th March 2021 by jemima_fawr

First an apology to lovers of all things Jungle Green, Khaki Drill and Olive Drab and/or tracked; I’ve still got stacks and stacks of WW2 and Cold War stuff to post here (and more besides), but I’m on a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Eighteenth Century, Painted Units, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Seven Years War Austrian Army, Seven Years War Minor German States, Shako Rules, Tricorn (18th Century Shako Rules) | 14 Comments

Reinforcements For King Louis! (Seven Years War French Army)

Posted on 19th March 2021 by jemima_fawr

As mentioned last time, I’ve been setting myself painting challenges to keep the painting-mojo going during the continued lockdown and lately these have been tied to my renewed interest in the Seven Years War, which has lain dormant since the … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Eighteenth Century, Painted Units, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Seven Years War French Army, Shako Rules, Tricorn (18th Century Shako Rules) | 11 Comments

Another Blast From The Past: The Battle of Auerstädt 1806 at the AB Figures Wargames Weekend 2000

Posted on 9th March 2021 by jemima_fawr

While having a rummage through an old campaign chest filled with mouldy old rule-books and the like, I recently came across two old copies of Wargames Illustrated (November & December 2000).  These two magazines contain my article on the AB … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Games, Napoleonic Wars, Warfare (Show) | 9 Comments

Happy Frogruary!

Posted on 3rd March 2021 by jemima_fawr

As the terminally bored and bewildered followers of this blog will know, when not playing with myself I’ve been setting myself various painting challenges throughout the latest lockdown in order to keep the painting-mojo going while wargames clubs are closed … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Eighteenth Century, Painted Units, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Seven Years War French Army, Shako Rules, Tricorn (18th Century Shako Rules) | 28 Comments