Category Archives: Periods – Pike and Shot

‘Scots Armies of the English Civil Wars’ reviewed

Posted on May 15, 2021 by admin2

Martin Smith provides a review of “Scots Armies of the English Civil Wars,” finding it a useful addition to understanding the period. The review is on the Ospreys at a Glance page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin +4

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The Thirty Years War

Posted on May 8, 2021 by jimr

By Jim Rohrer Articulating why we like the eras we model can be challenging.  The reasons may not be the same for all of our favorite eras.  I like Dark Ages because I have read accounts of many battles involving … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘The English Civil War Armies’ added

Posted on March 27, 2021 by admin2

Jonathan Aird has reviewed an older Osprey title, “The English Civil War Armies,” but finds it’s still a good read with valuable information for the period. His review is on the Ospreys at a Glance page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin +5

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The first sample article for 2021

Posted on January 2, 2021 by admin2

The first sample article for the New Year from previous issues of Lone Warrior has now been added. This entry is from Paul Le Long and features some of his experiences using the “To The Strongest” rules. He describes his … Continue reading →

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A sample article for December

Posted on November 30, 2019 by admin2

Paul Le Long describes the ECW Battle of Alton (and how the town became his home), then adds in a refight of the battle in this month’s sample article from past numbers of Lone Warrior. It’s on the Sample Articles page. … Continue reading →

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Who remembers “A Game of War?’

Posted on October 2, 2018 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan Sorting through some ancient videotapes, destined for disposal, I found, along with the kids’ “Postman Pat” and”My Little Pony,” a long forgotten and damaged tape. In my own barely legible hand it reads…. “A Game of War”  … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘The Pikeman’s Lament’ rules

Posted on July 22, 2018 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews the Osprey rules for Pike and Shot small battle/skirmish gaming. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin 0

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Review of ‘The Barbary Pirates’ (Osprey)

Posted on December 11, 2016 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews a new Osprey on the history of the Barbary Pirates during the 15th to 17th centuries. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin 0

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Women at war

Posted on December 30, 2015 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan I picked up a short review of a book called “Women, Armies & Warfare” by John A. Lynn II, the other day. Published by Cambridge University Press in the UK, it’s a short 251-page book. It will … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘English Civil War Fortifications’ (Osprey)

Posted on October 18, 2015 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews an Osprey in their Fortress series, “English Civil War Fortifications 1642-51.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin 0

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