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Battle of Dresden 1813 (ItGM) 1-3rd Sept. ’17
1813, the vassals of Napoleon rallied from the disaster of Russia. The Allies have contrived some sort of envelopment to capture the arms dump that is stored at Saxony’s capital, Dresden. Napoleon believes he has brought about a great opportunity to smash their armies and give them a lesson in humility. We’re using the tried
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Battle of Malplaquet 1709 (W.S.S.) Black Powder 23-25 June 2017
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
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Battle of Abensburg-Echmuhl 1809 In the Grand Manner 7th -9th July 2017
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.
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Battle of Ligny 1815 Nap. In the Grand Manner: 9th-11th June 2017
Blucher 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!
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Battle of Chateau Thierry 1814 Nap. In the Grand Manner; May 12-14th 2017
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.
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Ancients Weekend. 31st March to 2nd April ’17
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
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21st – 23rd April 2017 Battle of Talavera 1808 Rules In the Grand Manner.
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.
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7th – 9th April 2017 Battle of Aspern-Essling 1809 Rules Black Powder.
Archduke Charles’s greatest triumph, did he beat Napoleon? Your chance to pit the might of the Hapsburg Empire against that of the upstart Napoleon. This is a fantastic battle of the Napoleonic Wars, a firm favourite here at the WHC.
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17th -19th March 2017 Don Featherstone Tribute Weekend. rules Black-Powder
This weekend will see the roll out of the Battle of Blenheim as tribute to Don Featherstone. There will be a weekend full of Marlburian action, refighting the battle of Blenheim using the popular Black Powder rules. There will be a jacket and tie Dinner with after dinner speakers and the regaling of Gentlemanly deeds
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3rd-5th Mar. 2017 D-Day +2 Rules Rapid Fire
After the landings this is the continued fighting taken on in Normandy! Our ever popular Rapid Fire weekends, with our own slight adjustments.
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17th – 19th Feb. 2017 Battle of Lutzen 1813 (Nap) Rules – In the Grand Manner
Lutzen, a near run thing Marshal Neys Corps caught unawares, Napoleon converging to the sound of the guns. Can you smash the French as they appear at the battle or will you triumph as the French. A very popular re-inforcing battle, utilising the full remit of the Russian and Prussian armies as well as the
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3rd – 5th Feb. Battle of Dresden 1813 (Nap.) In the Grand Manner.
Dresden 1813, Saxony. The Allies have attacked one of the two main supply depots for the French and Napoleon is converging to show them the error of their ways. A firm favourite here at the WHC! The pouring rain sometimes limiting visibility, movement and firing, while the battles for redoubts and the Gross -Garten rages!!
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