Legio Wargames

The Athenians defend against a Spartan amphibious landing at Pylos -- an 'Alala! game/

Painting a unit of Athenians for 'Alala!

Edward D. Malone reporting on the shoot-out at Leadville.

Painting bronze shields and armour on Ancient Greeks

Alala at the Society of Ancients Convention

Athens and Thebes have united to fight for Greek liberty against Philip of Macedon's growing power. The armies meet near Chaeronea. Using...

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

The full game scenario for Caesar's first landing in Britain is now available as a download from my website here .

Sails have been spotted on the horizon! Julius Caesar is approaching the Kentish coast with 80 ships carrying 2 legions plus auxiliaries...

Following on from our refight of Falkirk Muir , Prince Charles Stuart has another chance to secure the British throne for his father —...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

The 2025 Society of Ancients Battle Day will feature the clash of Viking and English shieldwalls at Maldon (AD 991). In preparation for...

After returning from a month away, wargaming action returned yesterday with a chance to lead half of the Zulu army attacking Rorke’s...

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

Blue painted Ancient Britons strike fear amongst the Romans.

Magnesia (189 BC) is the classical ancient battle that offers a little bit of everything. You get Roman legions, pike phalanxes,...