16 July 2025

Trojan War - Straight from the Iliad

The long-haired Achaeans (Greeks) attempt to rescue the honour of Menelaus by recapturing Helen, so dishonourably stolen away by Paris.

All of the major characters - Agamemnon, Hector, Menelaus, Priam, Odysseus etc. - are all represented here, except for Achilles. He is still sulking in his tent with his special friend, Patroclus. Which is just as well, as the Greeks were chased away by the Trojans and their allies, the Mysians.

All figures by Newline Designs. Rules used were Midgard.























15 July 2025

Midgard - Goths vs Vikings

More Midgard tonight. This time a Gothic army, fielding both cavalry and infantry, managed to defeat the Vikings after a number of extremely hard fought melees.

















WWII Soviet Invasion of Poland, 1939

The Soviets took the opportunity to invade Poland 16 days after Nazi Germany did, in 1939. Poland was in an impossible position, having to fight a war on two fronts, and were hopelessly outnumbered. After 20 days the Red Army had overcome all resistance.


In this refight the Polish 75mm French field gun, and 40mm Bofors AA gun, managed to KO most of the Soviet BT7s, to achieve a defensive victory.









12 July 2025

Midgard - Saxons vs Vikings

 A Saxon shield wall held firm against roving bands of Viking raiders.