We’re taking a look at one of the forgotten heroes of the French-Indian War – Jean-Baptiste De Langis became the nemesis of Rogers and his Rangers! Jean-Baptiste De Langis Jean-Baptiste De Langis, or ‘Langy’, as the British knew him, was the quintessential French partisan soldier and is regarded as one of the most famous names…
The clashes between British and French forces during the Napoleonic wars saw two rather different approaches go head-to-head – the French attack column vs the British firing line! The French attack column Having suffered many defeats during the 18th Century, some in the French Army had become convinced that the advance to contact or ‘shock’…
We’ve taken a look back into our archives to bring you this fantastic article on the Chasseurs a Cheval from David Matthews of the Matlock Wargames Club! The role of light cavalry involved reconnaissance and the screening of the main army. This included the posting of pickets in bivouac, providing intelligence and observation of the…
Similar to the Universal Carrier from the British Army, use the new Renault UE Chenilette and get your artillery into position! View in Store The tiny Chenillette was a fully-tracked armoured tractor, not dissimilar in overall appearance to the British Bren Carrier. It would often pull a trailer. It was in widespread use throughout the…
Load up for the summer offensive with a FREE vehicle from the huge Wheels of Steel collection when you buy 2 others. Hurry – limited time only. Below is the entire collection that is within the offer, so browse around and pick up what you need to end the war! Contents of the sale: Allies:…
Warlord’s gallant leader, John Stallard, demonstrates his painting prowess… This is a tank. A French Char B1 bis to be precise. Not an ordinary tank, either. No, it’s not magical. It’s certainly an impressive piece of kit, but why are we displaying this here, all alone? This tank has been painted by John Stallard, who…
Facing the German blitzkrieg head-on. The new Char B1 Bis stands ready to defend France. View in Store Upgrading the Char B1, the Char B1 bis had thicker armour and an APX4 turret with a longer-barrelled (L/32) 47 mm SA 35 gun, giving it more anti-tank capacity alongside the 75mm hull-mounted howitzer. French experiences during…
European tension grows as Napoleon marches through unhindered, England and her allies have mustered everything they have to end Napoleon’s reign…finish it with the new Napoleonic Waterloo campaign starter armies! British Waterloo campaign starter army View in Store 72 Plastic and metal British Line infantry in Belgic Shakos 24 Plastic and metal Hanoverian infantry 12…
Lou Passejaïre brings us a fantastic insight into French Vehicle markings; learn the system and you to will be able to identify nearly any French vehicle unit… 1940 French vehicles registration plates The registration plates were worn on the front bumper and rear of the vehicle. The decree of 31/12/1922 defined the rules for the…
Bolt Action Second Edition Now Available in Other Languages! And as a huge bonus today we have launched our Country Specific web pages so here’s the German, French, Italian and Spanish links, complete with the latest releases, Band of Brothers and Second Edition Bolt Action Rulebook! Check out these live links to see the collections:…
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