Thursday 31 October 2024

Harbour Fortress at Corunna

Harbour Fortress at Corunna On the way back from Portugal the Captain told us that by loudspeaker ship could not let the passengers off at Guernsey as the sea was to ruff for use the tenders safely. Ho poo our plans down the drain no WWII trip to Guernsey but then the captain said we are going to Corunna .

Wednesday 25 September 2024

Obidos Portugal The first British combat fatality of the peninsular war on the outskirts of Obidos

Obidos Portugal When booking a holiday most wargames would have look up if there was any interesting thing to look at to do with our hobby . Most of the time I do this but this year holiday I did not . So on a trip to Obidos I just sit back and just take it in .Then to guide said the British attack hear in 1808 as the French occupied the town and castle. What units and what happened ? Once back home up to my wargames room Osprey books out . The first British combat fatality of the peninsular war on the outskirts of Obidos 5/60th and 95th rifles .

Wednesday 14 August 2024

Calne Wargames Club Romans V Celtic 28 mm Lions Rampant

Calne Wargames Club Romans V Celtic 28 mm Lions Rampant looking for a set of Rules we could use with Lions Rampent for Chariots James found a set Rule Britannia ( and Caul) An adaptation of Lion Rampent for the Callic and British Wars. So last night we gave them a go .
James giving the thums up Rolly gett his next move in

Wednesday 31 July 2024

Calne Motorcycle show 2024

Calne Motorcycle show 2024
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