Legio Wargames

Large numbers of militia were fielded by both the Canadians and Americans in the War of 1812. In both cases they outnumbered the regular...

I have never really been tempted to delve much into Napoleonic wargames. That said, I have long had an interest in the War of 1812 —...

Over the next few months I will be play-testing my revised Comitatus rules . One battle I wish to play is Dasymon (aka Anzen or Amorion)....

I painted a small unit of Wargames Foundry Picts decades ago. My intention had been to gradually build a Pictish army for Comitatus but...

Artaxerxes King of Kings is calling up his men to fight off his brother Cyrus' rebellion. It helps that we have pressed several good men...

When building a new army, a painter of wargames figures with any experience knows that you don’t start with the guards. Paint up a goodly...

Did Greek Hoplites ever fight naked? There are plenty of depictions on vases that suggest they did. Most people believe this to be an...

Painting tartan on a unit of Fraser's Highlanders circa 1759.

Painting up British troops for a mini-campaign set at the siege of Quebec 1759.

Newly painted 15mm warriors of the Dark Ages.

The last Spartan unit is painted.

Painting a unit of Athenians for 'Alala!

Painting bronze shields and armour on Ancient Greeks

Needing more Greek hoplites that could slot into any army I have just painted up a unit of mercenaries. The white shields and some...

Potential passengers are already signing up in Norway and Denmark for a cruise organised by Olaf Tryggvason which will set sail next...

The quote forming the titile is from Julius Caesar describing the effect British chariots had on his men. In preparation for a game of...

Ancient British cavalry ride out to drive the Romans back into the sea.

Blue painted Ancient Britons strike fear amongst the Romans.

After the Society of Ancients Ilipa Battle Day (this coming weekend) I rather fancy pitting my 6 mil Romans up against the Seleucids....

I have now completed the four units of 6mm Spanish scutarii I need for my Carthaginian army. Recruited for the Society of Ancients Ilipa...