The League of Augsburg
Whiskey in the Jar- oh!: Part 4: The orders of battle and troops
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| One of Sarsfield's troopers |
The Jacobite Brief
Having destroyed the hated enemy’s guns and siege train, the raiding force is now riding hell for leather to cross the River Shannon. Guided by Michael Hogan, the Jacobites are moving in eight squadron sized bodies and must reach and cross at a secret fording point. Once each group is across the ford they are safe. Each group has booty or prisoners of...
Whiskey in the Jar-oh! Part 3
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| Limerick - Jacobite stronghold in 1690 and goal of the Williamites |
The ‘Lizzy’ connection
Readers of a certain age will not have failed to notice that language of the era has appeared in the music of modern Irish legends Thin Lizzy. Although not to my knowledge (as a fan since aged 13) is Hogan mentioned directly in their music, they did record ‘Wild One’ which is dedicated to the Wild Geese,...
A peek behind the curtain... Donnybrook Dundalk Camp scenario 1689
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| The 4 x 4 table for the game |
I have realised as we play test the scenarios from the new book that they hit two buttons which would be important to me (and I hope other enthusiasts) if I was buying a book on a period in which I had an interest.
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| One of the Guard patrols make a circuit of the camp |
The first is to shine a light and a different perspective into the conflict and highlight some aspects...
Whiskey in the Jar-oh! a scenario for Ireland Part 2
This part of Whiskey in the Jar-Oh! deals with the colourful figure of Michael Hogan a central character in the scenario and the story of the Rapparees.
‘Galloping’ Hogan
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| Rapparees doing what they did best |
Michael ‘Galloping’ Hogan hailed from land inEast Limerick. It is said that he may have been a disinherited landowner done wrong under the Cromwellian tyranny, this turning him to banditry....
Whiskey in the Jar-oh! a scenario for Ireland Part 1
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| Ireland action from 1691.. Paul Mc's Kirke's Regiment |
He robbed many rich of their gold and their crown
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Cards for Donnybrook
Clarence Harrison- Ok, people have asked for Donnybrook cards for some time and I have been remiss in following through on promises to produce them. One reason has been that the card deck is really specific to your collection and it always seemed easier to simply use index cards or something similar if you're best option was to write them by hand. But again people have asked so here are some cards...
Something completely different... Highlanders from Warfare Miniatures
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| Standard bearer or wealthy clansman |
It's all my fault. For that I apologize. To not have hurried up and painted these lovely sculpts and share them is in of itself a serious misdemeanour.
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| Clan warrior |
I commissioned these models from the talented Steve Shaw many moons ago. Steve works at his own pace and so the figures have trickled to me in batches over a protracted period. This perhaps contributed...
Claymore 2015.. Zippin' up ma' boots and goin' back to ma' roots.. yeah!
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| LoA 1720 White Death game at Claymore - Donnybrook with boats |
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| deep view of the 9 x 4 table |
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| Famous... |
Building a Wargames Army, Part 7 - Earl of Clanrickarde's Foot
Clarence Harrison - It's been a long time since I've been able to participate here (or in wargaming in general). I'm not ready yet to commit to regular posts, but I did manage to finish this unit today (I started it around January 2015)...
As I mentioned when I put forth my earlier plan for the army, Clanrickarde's foot seem to have nearly a third of their number armed with pikes. That ratio goes...
As I mentioned when I put forth my earlier plan for the army, Clanrickarde's foot seem to have nearly a third of their number armed with pikes. That ratio goes...
Thought showers..How I get my ideas Part 1
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| The scratch-built Mortar Platform |
Now if there is a phrase I particularly dislike it is 'thought shower'. It ranks with 24-7, tipping point, embedded and paradigm shift all of which are equally cringe making.
Ironic then that I actually have many of my most creative wargaming ideas in the shower. As my recent summer holiday came to regrettable end I was having a shower and mulling over the fact that...
Building a Wargames Army, Part 6 - Lord Dongan's Dragoons
Clarence Harrison - Here's my second regiment of dismounted dragoons...
I realized while cleaning up that one of the little buggers is camera shy. There are actually ten models in this unit! Later this year Warfare will release mounted dragoons and horse holder sets and I will revisit both of my dragoon units to add mounted versions. I think I am going to mount them individually as well and just...
I realized while cleaning up that one of the little buggers is camera shy. There are actually ten models in this unit! Later this year Warfare will release mounted dragoons and horse holder sets and I will revisit both of my dragoon units to add mounted versions. I think I am going to mount them individually as well and just...
Building a Wargames Army 101, Part 5 - Lord Clare's Dragoons
Clarence Harrison - Yeah, I know this is cheating. I actually painted these guys last year, but they are part of this army...
I intend to paint a mounted version and horse holder stand when they become available from Warfare (or barring that I'll convert some cavalry when the time comes). I based these models individually so I can use them for Donnybrook as well. Dismounted dragoons in Beneath the...