In the Battle of Aspern-Essling (21–22 May 1809), Napoleon attempted a forced crossing of the Danube near Vienna, but the French and their allies were driven back by the Austrians under Archduke Charles. The battle was the first time Napoleon had been…
In Her Majesty’s Name – On the Trail of the Rat.
Her Majesty’s Government has a new lead on the whereabouts of the notorious Baron Maxim Volkov. Local spies in Cameroon have identified the notorious arms smuggler’s escape route into the deep jungle,…
Muskets and Tomahawks – Multi-player Skirmish.
Background The French and Indian War (1754–1763) pitted the colonies of British America against those of New France, each side supported by military units from the parent country and by American Indian allies. At the start of…
Saurian Cavalry for Ninth Age
After a long break, I have finally gotten back to working on miniatures for my various ninth age armies. I have been bouncing around, as my interest keeps shifting. However, I have…
Game 4, Market Garden Campaign – Battle of Osterbeek, September 1944
Background The Battle of Arnhem was a major battle of the Second World War at the vanguard of the Allied Operation Market Garden. It was fought in and around the Dutch towns of Arnhem, Oosterbeek, Wolfheze, Driel, and the…
Wings of War (Glory) Game Night.
It was time to break out my old Wings of War miniatures. Out group had been talking about the game for quite some time, but we never got around to it. However,…
In Her Majesty’s Name – Easter Island Ruby
Her Majesty’s Government is seeking the legendary Easter Island Ruby. This valuable artifact must be protected in the safety of Her Majesty’s Museum of Antiquities! However, word of this “protection” mission have…
Random Stuff off the Painting Table.
My painting table often gets stacked up with random models that I pick up here and there. Sometimes I just work on these to clear up space and others just to finish…
Mediterranean Convoy Battle
The Battle of the Mediterranean was the name given to the naval campaign fought in the Mediterranean Sea during World War II, from 10 June 1940 to 2 May 1945. For the most part, the campaign was…
Crescent Root “Old Industry” Series Building Review.
I purchased a few of the new Crescent Root Old Industry to fill out my town collection. I ordered the buildings online and they arrived in their normal timely fashion (usually less…