Blood in the Snow

The Napoleonic flavour continues this week with Blood in the Snow, A campaign book for wargamers to play out the Ulm and Austerlitz campaigns of the War of the Third Coalition. Europe, 1805. The year is old and the weather is cold. Napoleon has conquered much of the Kingdom of the Rhine, Switzerland and Northern…

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The Peninsular Campaign for Napoleonic‑era wargaming

If you are embarking on your journey into Napoleonic wargaming and you are, or have already chosen, to focus on the campaign and theatre of The Peninsular War then Albion Triumphant Vol.1 – The Peninsular Campaign and Albion Triumphant Vol.2 – The Hundred Days Campaign, are the two contemporary Napoleonic‑era supplements to go to for the Black Powder rules system. They will both work just as…

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Valour & Fortitude — Perry Miniatures’ Napoleonic Rules for Quick & Elegant Battles

If you’re into Napoleonic miniatures wargaming, or you’ve got Perry Miniatures in your collection, you should check out Valour & Fortitude (V&F) — a ruleset that brings historical flavour in a lean, fast-play format. What Is Valour & Fortitude? Valour & Fortitude is a set of tabletop wargaming rules developed and published by Perry Miniatures.…

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Kings of War: Champions

If you’re looking for a fresh way to get into Kings of War or rank-and-flank fantasy battles, you should check out Kings of War: Champions. It’s Mantic’s latest streamlined miniatures wargame, designed to be fun, fast and accessible — and it’s perfect for both newcomers and seasoned players who want a more compact experience. What…

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6 Tips for Getting Started in Napoleonic Wargaming (and a Bonus One Worth Remembering)

The Napoleonic era is one of the richest and most visually spectacular periods in military history — and wargaming it can be just as rewarding as it is intimidating. With dozens of nations, evolving uniforms, and epic battles fought across multiple continents, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even painted your first miniature. Here…

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