The term “Landsknechts” appeared in the German language around 1470, meaning “servant of the land”, as it was formed by Maximilian I, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, around the same time. Maximilian was impressed with the tactics displayed by the Swiss Pikemen in their battle for independence against the Duchy of Burgundy and his…
Throwing all caution to the wind, the flamboyant Landsknechts charge headlong into battle. This week, we’re looking at how to paint their colourful costumes. Dashing Mercenaries Literally translated as Servant of the Land, Landsknechts were units of mercenaries raised by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I as a counter to the formidable Swiss pike formations that dominated…
Equipped with Zweihanders, a large double-handed blade, the new Landsknechts cut down your foe in seconds. View in Store Europe in the late 15th and early 16th centuries was a place of almost constant warfare. With no organised national armies battlefields were the domain of the mercenary companies of the day – chief amongst these…
Mercenaries for hire, the new Landsknecht Missile Troops make each shot count. View in Store The late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe were defined by near-constant warfare. National ‘standing armies’ were unheard of and the ambitions of empires were reliant on the mercenaries they could afford to hire. Landsknechts were instigated by the…
Smash the enemy with your new mercenaries for hire, the Landsknecht Starter Army stands ready at your beck and call. View in Store The late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe were defined by near-constant warfare. National ‘standing armies’ were unheard of and the ambitions of empires were reliant on the mercenaries they could…
Francesco Thau shares his stunning work on the latest Warlord Games plastic Landsknechts! If Francesco’s inspirational work has tempted you to get started with your own Hussars then charge over to the store today: View The Landsknechts in Store See more of Francesco’s stunning work here: View Francesco Thau’s articles If you have an article or collection of…
Raise your cups, relax and be merry by a burning fire, for tomorrow will see glory and death on the battlefield! These fantastically characterful models bring your battlefield vignettes to life, either as a display or objective they’re a great bit of colorful fun to add to your army. View in Store With 2 different…
We were recently contacted by Heiko Sander – a gamer who’s recently been painting our new Landsknecht range and the results were just too good to keep to ourselves! Landsknechts ‘servant of the country’, were raised as an answer to the Swiss mercenary pikemen that had dominated battlefields for decades. They were instigated by the Holy Roman…
New for our Italian Wars Landsknecht range are these superb villagers – ideal for adding colour and character to your Pike & Shotte gaming tables. View in Store Don’t forget to head over to the Italian Wars section of the Warlord webstore to check-out the other models in the range! View in Store Head over…
More new releases for our Italian Wars range this week! This atmospheric pack contains a dying Landsknecht having the last rites administered by a priest and wounded officer being aided by a trusty retainer. These are a great addition to your collection be they as casualty markers, additions to your units or as a diorama…
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