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Storming the heights
It is 31 July 1759. Maj Gen Wolfe has ordered an amphibious assault against the French defences between Beauport and Montmorency, 5kms...
Simon MacDowall
May 73 min read
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Sneaking Away
Our Sharp Practice campaign set in Missouri 1861 continues. Word has reached Col Sanders of the New Colchester Volunteers that his brave...
Simon MacDowall
Apr 163 min read
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Then went forth the proud Thanes
The Vikings win the day at Maldon
Simon MacDowall
Apr 22 min read
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Saxon Ambush
Orbis Poculum and Primus Flask are escorting a supply column to the Vicus of Deningtonum. The weather is fine, the road is in relatively...
Simon MacDowall
Mar 273 min read
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Combat of Champions
The Battle of Maldon (991) opened with three Saxon champions holding the causeway against the Olaf's Viking champions. At the Society of...
Simon MacDowall
Mar 201 min read
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The Vikings have landed
The Saxons hold their own against the Viking onslaught at Maldon.
Simon MacDowall
Mar 43 min read
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Rebel Yell!
Another Confederate victory in the ongoing troubles in Missouri.
Simon MacDowall
Feb 43 min read
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Pavia the other way round
The French fail in their attempt to take Pavia.
Simon MacDowall
Jan 233 min read
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It was the Welsh wot won it!
Maserfield re-fought sees the death of Oswald of Northumbria at the hands of the Welsh.
Simon MacDowall
Jan 162 min read
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Trouble in Missouri
Rivalries and conflicting allegiances break out into armed conflict in 1861 Missouri.
Simon MacDowall
Jan 82 min read
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A Bad Day for King George
The French close the jaws on the British and Austrians at Dettingen
Simon MacDowall
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Spartans take to the water
The Athenians defend against a Spartan amphibious landing at Pylos -- an 'Alala! game/
Simon MacDowall
Nov 23, 20243 min read
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Wild West Shoot-out
Edward D. Malone reporting on the shoot-out at Leadville.
Simon MacDowall
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Fortune favours the brave
Alala at the Society of Ancients Convention
Simon MacDowall
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Alexander wins the day
Athens and Thebes have united to fight for Greek liberty against Philip of Macedon's growing power. The armies meet near Chaeronea. Using...
Simon MacDowall
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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The Romans are Coming
Sails have been spotted on the horizon! Julius Caesar is approaching the Kentish coast with 80 ships carrying 2 legions plus auxiliaries...
Simon MacDowall
Sep 4, 20243 min read
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Valiant but Doomed
Following on from our refight of Falkirk Muir , Prince Charles Stuart has another chance to secure the British throne for his father —...
Simon MacDowall
Aug 25, 20242 min read
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The Ravens Wheeled
Now was riot raised, the ravens wheeled The eagle, eager for carrion, there was a cry on earth Then loosed they from their hands the...
Simon MacDowall
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Wargaming the Age of the Anglo-Saxons
A great weekend at Sutton Hoo (27-28 July) with lots of games for youngsters to join in (and parents too). It also offered the...
Simon MacDowall
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Lifting the Siege of Namur
King Louis XIV in person has led the French army into the Spanish Netherlands to lay siege to Namur. Driven from England by the Jacobites...
Simon MacDowall
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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