The ascendency of archery Our theme content begins with an overview of the English and Welsh bowmen of the 14th and 15th Centuries. We discuss historical tactics and actions as well as wargaming with this fearsome weapon. WAB 2.0 narrative battle Warhammer Ancient Battles author Martin Gibbins commentates on a battle of WAB 2.0 (Romans versus barbarian Germans) with notes on the nuances of the new rules. Pride and envy, Crecy, 1346 “Then the English archers stepped forth and let fly their arrows so thick that it seemed snow”. So wrote a French chronicler of the battle. Despite the odds being stacked against them, the bowmen at Crecy won the battle for England. Your re-fight might tell a different story though... The charge of the samurai Iron Ivan Games present a 28mm WWII game for the Pacific theatre, Battle of Saipan, 1944 - lots of Japanese tanks! Painting English Longbowmen Professional painter Darrell Hindley provides a step-by-step guide to decorating your archer figures ready for the tabletop. Disaster at Caporetto, 1917 The WWI Italian front is an often overlooked wargaming theatre. Here we provide inspiration, background and a scenario for the greatest battle of the conflict. The Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 Our theme content switches to the Wars of the Roses and the bloody Battle of Tewkesbury, another battle in which the archer’s arrow ruled the skies. De Gaulle: Visionary, General, Leader Following last issue’s focus on Rommel during the Early War (WWII) we transfer our attention to the allies and the French General De Gaulle. The long decline of the Longbow What became of the longbow? Why did it "fall" and what forces should the wargamer be considering as a replacement. How to : Spanish Convent Last month’s WI presented a article on the US-Mexican War battle of Churubusco, with the centre-piece model being a large scale convent. This month we show you how to make the model which can be used on the Churubusco battlefield or many others around the globe. Little wars report The big HMGS Midwest show each year, Little Wars always presents some great games. Fighting for France In the 1930’s, the French Army was widely seen as the most powerful army in the world. This article is a quick introduction to playing French armoured and infantry forces in Flames Of War. Great Warriors : Montrose’s Irish brigade A look at the Irish Brigade which saw action for the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.
