Category Archives: 15mm Figures

The Combat of Mehr, 5th August 1758 (The Game)

Posted on 6th October 2026 by jemima_fawr

As discussed in the last thrilling episode, at W.A.S.P. we’ve recently been back to playing Seven Years War battles using our Tricorn rules (Shako adapted for 18th Century battles) and this is the second battle in our current run. I … Continue reading →

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The Defence of the Dürren-Berg (The Battle of Strehla, 20th August 1760) – The Game

Posted on 4th September 2026 by jemima_fawr

It’s been well over a year since the last one, but I recently decided to break out the tricorn hats and put on a small Seven Years War Tricorn game during a W.A.S.P. club-night with Al and our new chum … Continue reading →

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‘Furchtlos und Treu’: Napoleonic Württembergers (Part 2)

Posted on 19th August 2026 by jemima_fawr

My surviving reader will remember that last year I expanded my Napoleonic Württemberg contingent in anticipation of a few games for which they would be required.  I covered the new infantry regiments in Part 1.  This time I’m looking at … Continue reading →

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“La Garde au Feu!”: My 15mm French Imperial Guard (Part 9: 2ème Éclaireurs (Éclaireurs-Dragons))

Posted on 24th June 2026 by jemima_fawr

And normal service is resumed…  As I said, the sci-fi games and articles will just be a bonus and my normal tedious historical rambling will continue as normal. My surviving reader will no doubt remember Part 7 of this series, … Continue reading →

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‘Onore e Patria’: The Army of Napoleon’s Kingdom of Italy (Part 1: Cavalry of the Royal Guard)

Posted on 11th June 2026 by jemima_fawr

As much as I enjoy writing the scenarios, they’ve been expanding just lately to the size of a George R. R. Martin fantasy epic and my recent article about the Artillerie de la Marine wasn’t much shorter.  So let’s see … Continue reading →

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“Á l’eau c’est l’heure!” (Part Deux): Régiments d’Artillerie de la Marine 1813-1814

Posted on 15th May 2026 by jemima_fawr

“Á l’eau c’est l’heure!” “To the water, it is the time!” (Motto of the French Navy) (… probably…) Many, many moons ago, I wrote a profile of my Sailors (Marins) of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard (pictured below).  Initially formed in preparation … Continue reading →

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‘Furchtlos und Treu’: Napoleonic Württemberg Reinforcements

Posted on 16th March 2026 by jemima_fawr

With a flurry of 1809 games last year and a hankering to do the Battle of La Souffel 1815 and some 1814 battles, I had a sudden urge to paint some more Württemberg troops. Thanks to painting Von Hügel’s brigade … Continue reading →

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‘Force à la Loi, Fidélité à l’Empereur!’: French Garde-Nationale 1814-1815

Posted on 15th February 2026 by jemima_fawr

My surviving reader will probably remember that late last year I posted a scenario for the little-known last battle of the Napoleonic Wars, the Battle of La Souffel.  I then intended to put that scenario on as the W.A.S.P. Big … Continue reading →

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‘The Last Battle’: La Souffel 28th June 1815 (The Game)

Posted on 7th January 2026 by jemima_fawr

As usual during Chrimbo Limbo, a few of us got together at W.A.S.P. for our annual Christmas Game.  We’ll often do an epic Great Battle From History, sometimes spread over two days, but this year I decided to do something … Continue reading →

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It’s The Fort That Counts…

Posted on 26th December 2025 by jemima_fawr

I’m afraid that once again this year, I neglected to send a Christmas card to my surviving reader.  So by way of apology, here’s a short article and hoping that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas. It’s … Continue reading →

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