‘Vive L’empereur!’ A cry shouted from thousands of proud Frenchmen as ‘Les bleus’ stormed forward in tight, disciplined columns on the 18th June 1815 at the small Belgian town of Waterloo. Many of these veterans had served for years with Napoleon and his hard-hitting armies. They fully intended to see off Wellington’s Allied army and […]

Thousands of cavalry rode with the Prussian army, forming intimidating walls of charging horse flesh. The Dragoons formed the shock heavy cavalry, pounding the enemy, while the more numerous Hussars acted as the eyes and ears of the divisions. It was brave lance-armed Uhlans that charged to Bluchers rescue at Ligny. Following behind, ahead of […]

Pike & Shotte Epic Battles: Montrose’s Scottish Royalists Starter Army The Royalist Scots army of Montrose has always been a favourite with wargamers. A small force almost entirely dependent on its infantry, this army was usually outnumbered, but rarely outfought on the battlefield. The Irish Brigade and Highland clans give the army its unique feel, […]