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Simon MacDowall
20 hours ago2 min read
It was the Welsh wot won it!
Maserfield re-fought sees the death of Oswald of Northumbria at the hands of the Welsh.
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Simon MacDowall
Jan 82 min read
Trouble in Missouri
Rivalries and conflicting allegiances break out into armed conflict in 1861 Missouri.
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Simon MacDowall
Jan 21 min read
Saxons and Irish ready for battle
Newly painted 15mm warriors of the Dark Ages.
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Simon MacDowall
Dec 9, 20243 min read
A Bad Day for King George
The French close the jaws on the British and Austrians at Dettingen
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Simon MacDowall
Nov 29, 20241 min read
The Last Spartans
The last Spartan unit is painted.
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Simon MacDowall
Nov 23, 20243 min read
Spartans take to the water
The Athenians defend against a Spartan amphibious landing at Pylos -- an 'Alala! game/
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Simon MacDowall
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Athenians ready for battle
Painting a unit of Athenians for 'Alala!
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Simon MacDowall
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Wild West Shoot-out
Edward D. Malone reporting on the shoot-out at Leadville.
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Simon MacDowall
Nov 3, 20242 min read
Polishing the bronze
Painting bronze shields and armour on Ancient Greeks
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Simon MacDowall
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Fortune favours the brave
Alala at the Society of Ancients Convention
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Simon MacDowall
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Alexander wins the day
Athens and Thebes have united to fight for Greek liberty against Philip of Macedon's growing power. The armies meet near Chaeronea. Using...
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Simon MacDowall
Oct 9, 20241 min read
Greek Mercenary Hoplites
Needing more Greek hoplites that could slot into any army I have just painted up a unit of mercenaries. The white shields and some...
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Simon MacDowall
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Caesar in Britain Scenario
The full game scenario for Caesar's first landing in Britain is now available as a download from my website here .
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Simon MacDowall
Sep 4, 20243 min read
The Romans are Coming
Sails have been spotted on the horizon! Julius Caesar is approaching the Kentish coast with 80 ships carrying 2 legions plus auxiliaries...
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Simon MacDowall
Aug 25, 20242 min read
Valiant but Doomed
Following on from our refight of Falkirk Muir , Prince Charles Stuart has another chance to secure the British throne for his father —...
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Simon MacDowall
Aug 13, 20242 min read
The Ravens Wheeled
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...
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Simon MacDowall
Jul 29, 20241 min read
Wargaming the Age of the Anglo-Saxons
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...
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Simon MacDowall
Jul 24, 20242 min read
Norse cruise line promises exciting excursions in England
Potential passengers are already signing up in Norway and Denmark for a cruise organised by Olaf Tryggvason which will set sail next...
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Simon MacDowall
Jul 22, 20243 min read
Lifting the Siege of Namur
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...
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Simon MacDowall
Jul 11, 20241 min read
"These perils frightened our soldiers."
The quote forming the titile is from Julius Caesar describing the effect British chariots had on his men. In preparation for a game of...
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