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The Cheese War

The Cheese War

Charles the Bold gave much thought to military science, and with his Ordonnance reforms of 1471 he attempted to create the most modern army in Europe. Charles had the opportunity to test his concepts in the conflict against the Swiss Federation, a people...

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The Devil's Horsemen : Liegnitz 1241

The Devil's Horsemen : Liegnitz 1241

THE POLISH ARMY : The Silesian nobles under Duke Henry II The Pious of Silesia (TC) : 3 x 4 Kn, Arm, Sup, Und, LC/SW (including some French Templars) The Polish contingent from the city of Opole under Duke Mieszko II (allied TC) : 1 x 4 Kn, HA, Sup, Dr,...

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Lawrence of the Sahara

Lawrence of the Sahara

Emboldened by their new faith, the Arabs sweep through the whole of North Africa. The Berber Zirid Dynasty governs the region as subjects of the Fatimids. In this scenario, they decide to push south, into the Sahara, to control the profitable trade routes....

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Drama on The Hydaspes : Battle Report

Drama on The Hydaspes : Battle Report

May 326 BC. Alexander has outmaneuvered Porus and managed to cross the Hydaspes with the larger part of his army despite being shadowed by the Indians. The 2 armies now face each other along the river banks. Alexander’s Macedonians : 1 x 8 Hypaspist Pikemen,...

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The Civilis Rebellion : Battle Report

The Civilis Rebellion : Battle Report

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND : The year 69 AD found Rome in turmoil. Vitellius and Vespasian were vying for the supreme power. Marcus Antonius Primus, Vespasian's general, wrote a letter to Civilis, encouraging him to simulate a rebellion in the lower Rhine...

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Hamilcar Invades Iberia

Hamilcar Invades Iberia

In the year 237 BC, Hamilcar Barca lands at Gades in order to gain access to the gold and silver mines of the Sierra Morena. The Turdetani tribe takes position across his path. No pasaran ! HAMILCAR : No Spanish troops, nor Gallic infantry allowed. 3...

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