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by julesav
Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Gardes Francaises and Gardes Suisse info for 1690s
Replies: 1
Views: 3249

Gardes Francaises and Gardes Suisse info for 1690s

Hi Guys I'm just wondering about using some Venexia Miniatures I have for the French & Swiss Gardes. However I seem to remember that their pike may have worn body armour, tassets and even 'classical' helmets during this period? Can anyone help with confirming or denying these details. Also I need to...
by julesav
Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Bavarian Infantry 1690s 1700s
Replies: 26
Views: 21822

Re: Bavarian Infantry 1690s 1700s

I have a painted unit of Bavarians in cornflower blue coats, purple facings and red trousers and stockings. I think I took the uniform info from WRG's 'Pike to Shot' book by Charles Grant.
by julesav
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: WW2 General
Topic: FOW How to Start?
Replies: 10
Views: 9663

Re: FOW How to Start?

My group have palyed FoW in 15mm, 10mm amd 6mm scales. We made no alterations to the rules at all and grouped the same number of infantry figures on the 'official' size bases. We based all our vehicles too to stop the 'track to track' AFV phenomenon seen in most FoW games. In my personal opinion the...
by julesav
Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Battle of the Boyne map
Replies: 2
Views: 4327

Many thanks for that flick40!

Sorry to be a pain, but does anyone have a better/more detailed map of the area around Oldbridge?

Cheers

julesav
by julesav
Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Battle of the Boyne map
Replies: 2
Views: 4327

Battle of the Boyne map

Hi guys I have the Osprey Campaign book on the Boyne but the main illustration is not a standard overhead map but a sort of angled view. I wonder if anyone could point me in the direction of a good detailed online map for the Battle of the Boyne? This would really help me follow the action. Cheers J...