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'

Thursday, 20 June 2024

Return to Picardie - and belated D-Day

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A bit of a miscellany this time, as hobby time has been rather short, alas. I'm afraid it's been almost a year since Rob of Eastern ...

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Thursday, 13 June 2024

Broadside Show, and Churchills in the Car Park

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On Saturday I was able to get to Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham, for Broadside 2024, organised excellently as ever by Milton Hundred ...

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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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