The Ragged Soldier

Wallenstein's armies were better dressed and possibly more uniformed..than those of Tilly ( a believer in "a ragged soldier and a bright musket" ) - George Gush, 'Renaissance Armies'

Friday, 31 May 2024

Punjabis Painted (almost) and an Italian miscellany

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I have, at last (almost) completed painting my Indian battaltion for the 'D-Day Dodgers' Italian Campaign 1943-45 project.  So here,...
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Saturday, 18 May 2024

Fnurban #30 A Mighty (Roman) Fortress

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Following on from last time's Roman theme,  I have recently visited an impressive Roman site - Burgh Castle,  on the Norfolk coast.  Las...
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Saturday, 11 May 2024

Fnuraban #29 I Am Legion

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The other day I was fortunate to be able to visit the British Museum, to see their exhibition Legion: Life in the Roman Army .  the first th...
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Thursday, 25 April 2024

Here are the Heer - and Punjab Preparations

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I'm pleased to say that my D-Day Dodgers WW2 Italian Campaign has taken another baby step forward, as I have now  completed my first Ger...
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Sunday, 14 April 2024

Salute 2024

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The title if this post 'does exactly what it says on the tin' - this Saturday I visited Salute 2024, at the Excel centre in London. ...
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