Exiles from a huge variety of European nations bolstered the British Army’s ranks during the Napoleonic Wars. This week, we’re looking at the King’s German Legion! In the spring of 1803, Napoleon’s war machine swept across continental Europe, sweeping aside any organised opposition. The Electorate of Hanover surrendered without a fight and its army was…
The exploits of Combeforce are straight out of a Commando comic. A hell-for-leather drive across the desert, to block the retreat of a whole Italian army! Following their disastrous invasion of Egypt in December 1940, the Italian army was in full flight. Their fortified camps at Nibewa and Sidi Barrani had been overrun by courageous…
With today’s release of the British A13 Cruiser, it seemed appropriate to dive into how to best utilise them on the battlefield. The A13 Cruiser MkIII & MkIV British tank design in the inter-war period focused on two separate concepts – the Cruiser tank and the Infantry tank. The Cruiser tanks were fast and lightly…
As the release of our new Battle of France book inches ever closer, we’re taking a look at some of the notable units that fought on both sides during the battle. This week, we’re taking a look at the British Army’s most senior regiment, the Grenadier Guards! As one of the oldest regiments in the…
The stoic British Tommy fought the enemy in all conditions – the sweltering jungles of the Far East, the scorching deserts of North Africa and the icy cold winters in Italy and North West Europe. This boxed set contains a section equipped for the colder of these campaigns. View in Store As with most British…
Patrolling the city, these Bankers are ready to defend their town, loved ones, and the money with undying determination! Urban Militia Patrol – City Banker Section View in Store Sculpted by the talent that is Paul Hicks, these City Workers marked out with bowler hats are just as good in a fight as their rural…
With their husbands and sons fighting, England’s women have decided enough is enough and prepare to combat the Axis forces themselves. Shire Patrol Leader – The Women’s Institute Command View in Store As good with a rifle as they are with a Victoria Sponge, these ladies are not to be trifled with, especially when they…
British Vs Japanese By Peter Hely On Thursday last – an epic battle between the forces of Divine Light, the Imperial Japanese Army, and the Barbarian horde from the grey Northern Isles, the British Army, took place in the cauldron that is Casa de Stallard (the boss’s battle room) for a Warlord staff games night. The…
With the Invasion of Britain imminent just who do we turn to for protection? Why those brave lads of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) of course! battered and bruised and rescued from the beaches of Belgium they still have plenty of fight in them and a stubborn will to survive and take the fight back to…
British ingenuity shines through with the newest form of infantry artillery, the Smith gun, Northover Projector and the Blacker Bombard spigot mortar! Home Guard Smith Gun View in Store The Smith Gun actually looked like a real field artillery engine. It was developed by the chief engineer of the Trianco heating appliance company under his…
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