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Malplaquet

The Battle of Malplaquet, fought on 11 September 1709, was one of the main battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, which opposed the Bourbons of France and Spain against an alliance whose major members were the Habsburg Monarchy, Great Britain, the United Provinces and the Kingdom of Prussia.

The Battle of Malplaquet, fought on 11 September 1709, was one of the main battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, which opposed the Bourbons of France and Spain against an alliance whose major members were the Habsburg Monarchy, Great Britain, the United Provinces and the Kingdom of Prussia.

Abensburg

One of the battles preceding Wagram, Napoleon has invaded the Austrian Empire to teach The Austrian Emperor a lesson once and for all.  Will you attempt to stop Napoleon in his tracks or crush the impudent Charles.

LIgnyBlucher takes on the might of the new French Army. Raised from the veterans of Spain and those returning from incarceration in foreign lands.  The Prussian drive and organisation versus the French Flare and Zeal!

Chateau-Thierry

Here is a great chance to refight one of Napoleon’s masterpieces, some would say his best performance as a General.  Will you step up to put down the Ogre of Europe once and for all.

ancients17

We are delighted to present the next installment  of our Ancients themed weekends.  There are some new battles, with new armies.  All played out using the now famous “To the Strongest” Ancient ruleset.  The battles will take shape throughout the weekend.  This year we will be hosting in the Hotel itself at the Crowne Plaza Basingstoke, (Was the Hilton)

Space is limited, we have 24 places however a lot of these have already been snapped up  so book early.

 

Battle of Talavera, where Wellington’s ally deserted him en-masse and yet he managed to beat the French in turn!

Can you repeat his performance, will the Spanish stay, could you manage to turn the tide of history and win as the French.

talavera

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