A good time (400th anniversary of the start) to read this book.
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Swords for Hire: The Scottish Mercenary by James Miller
This book was recommended to me for info about the Scots in the TYW
In 1612, George Sinclair, an illegitimate son of a Caithness laird, became a Norwegian national hero. Along with almost 300 of his followers, Sinclair was killed in an ambush in Norway while marching to join the king of Sweden's army. Sinclair has legendary status in Norway but has been almost totally forgotten at home, just as the memory of thousands of other Scots who served as mercenaries in the armies of Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries has faded into obscurity.
In this book, James Miller tells how a considerable proportion of the able-bodied male population of Scotland at one time sought service on behalf of almost every dynasty and monarch on the continent. Some were fleeing from justice, others went to seek fame and fortune - and found it.
Tippermuir 1644
| by Jeffrey Burn Scottish Military Dress, Peter Cochrane Illustrated 1987 |
Today's anniversary. Battle of Tippermuir - Wikipedia
Sunday, 30 August 2026
League of Augsburg/Warfare Miniatures 40mm
I have found out how you get the figures. They said:
They are available to the test group on the new site as it has a 40mm section but that of course isn't much use. You can decide what you want by looking at the 28mm selection here https://www.leagueofaugsburg.com/.../products-subcat-113... and just sending me a PM to request them in 40mm. Easy as that. In 40mm, the battalions are £90 ex postage for 18 models and a Squadron of 6 cavalryi s £72,
War of Spanish Succession wargaming models | League of Augsburg
Cavendish Miniatures
I don't know anything about this company. From the 60s I suppose. Anybody know them?
| from the collection of Bruno Lopes |
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