We interrupt our regular WW2 content for a quick leap back into the Dark Ages. Joining the small but growing band of Breton troops in my collection we have a unit of dismounted cavalry ready to mix it up on foot.
Tag: medieval
2
Apr
03
2018
Breton Dismounted Milites
We interrupt our regular WW2 content for a quick leap back into the Dark Ages. Joining the small but growing band of Breton troops in my collection we have a unit of dismounted cavalry ready to mix it up on foot.
0
Sep
05
2017
Japanese temple
The temples and monasteries of feudal Japan weren’t just a retreat from everyday life, they were a hotbed of political and religious unrest. What better place for a dust up then?
10
Jul
11
2017
28mm Samurai miniatures review
So, I’ve painted up a load of Samurai and assorted other medieval Japanese bods lately and thought I’d give a quick rundown on some of the miniatures I’ve used and compare them. I’ve always loved the period, and had a load of miniatures in my lead pile intending to play more of Osprey’s excellent skirmish […]
2
Jul
04
2017
Ronin Warband: Sohei Warrior Monks
One of the most distinctive troops types in Japanese (and some other eastern Asian) armies are the warrior monks. The original martial artists these guys were not shy about stepping off the temple grounds to go and bust heads, and had a pretty fearsome reputation as warriors.
7
Jun
27
2017
Ronin Warbands: Bushi and Ikko Ikki
Health warning: if you like your historical wargames to played with a completely straight face and 100% historical accuracy, look away now because the theme for these mini armies might just make you chuck a thrombo.
