Battle Day | Legio-Wargames

Jul 242 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...

Dec 10, 20232 min read

Somewhere in Spain 3rd C BC

It is finally time for my 6 mil Romans and Carthaginians to fight it out on the games table. I am also testing out changes to Legio VI...

Dec 1, 20232 min read

Small Recruits for Carthage

I have now completed the four units of 6mm Spanish scutarii I need for my Carthaginian army. Recruited for the Society of Ancients Ilipa...

Apr 5, 20233 min read

Both sides win and lose

Last weekend I put on an Alala! game at the 19th Society of Ancients Battle Day featuring 2nd Mantinea (362 BC). As ever, the day was...

Oct 24, 20223 min read

Theban hamippoi on the painting table

in preparation for the Society of Ancients Mantinea Battle Day, I have been painting up Greek cavalry and light troops to supplement Pete...

Sep 12, 20221 min read

Forward back to the past

Second Mantinea (362 BC) will be the next battle featured at the 2023 Society of Ancients Battle Day. This has provided me with my next...

Mar 23, 20222 min read

Adrianople Battle Day

A fantastic day with the Society of Ancients at Newbury re-fighting Adrianople. Many thanks to Richard Lockwood for organising. Our...

Mar 11, 20222 min read

Romans 1, Goths 0

A test of the Adrianople scenario mechanics in advance of the Society of Ancients’ Battle Day sees the Romans gain the upper hand. The...

Mar 4, 20221 min read

Goths and Romans

The Society of Ancients Adrianople Battle Day drawing close, my 15mm Goths and Romans deploy for battle. In a few days time I will be...