Simon MacDowallFeb 272 minPavia 499 years onToday, just three days after the 499th anniversary of the Battle of Pavia (24 Feb 1525), the French and Imperialists meet again. This...
Simon MacDowallSep 28, 20233 minDefeat from the Jaws of VictorySome years back we refought the Battles of the Boyne and Aughrim both of which the Jacobite players won. It seemed like a good idea to...
Simon MacDowallSep 4, 20223 minThe Battle for RocroiIt has been 5 years in the making but finally I had painted up all the troops I needed to refight the battle of Rocroi (1643) between the...
Simon MacDowallJun 10, 20223 minLife and Death on the Shore of Lake GeorgeThe skirmishes of the French and Indian War have long held a fascination for me. The Last of the Mohicans was one of my favourite books...