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 MacDowallAug 12, 20222 minThe Last Recruits for RocroiAfter a painting pause I have completed all the foot regiments I need to re-fight Rocroi (1643). We will run the game 1 September and I...
Simon MacDowallJun 6, 20221 minCuirassiers with Blackened ArmourI am quite pleased with the way these 17th Century Alsatian cuirassiers have turned out — their blackened armour set off with a limited...
Simon MacDowallJun 2, 20222 minFlags for RocroiThe wonderful little museum at Rocroi has some interesting illustrations of flags carried by the combatants at the 1643 battle. As I am...