The British Battles website has accounts, maps and orders of battle for dozens of famous battles involving the British army. Included are Battles from King George’s War, the Jacobite Rebellion, The French and Indian War, the American Revolution, the Peninuslar War, and other Napoleonic Era battles. It’s an incredible resource for the miniature wargamer.
19th Century
Introduction to Napoleon
When I first started playing Napoleonics, I was lost. There were so many characters and places and battles and politics and subterfuges. I enjoyed moving the lead around, but it was years before I felt I understood the greater background. If you want to break in a newbie, point him to this site.
Victorian Figures Comparison
Colonel Marbles at Frothers Unite, UK! has a gallery of Victorian miniature wargaming figures from various manufacturers. It’s particularly useful for those who like to do Victorian Science Fiction gaming.
Hougoumont Battle Rules and Scenario
From Matt Fritz comes this set of rules for using wargame miniatures to replay the fight for Hougoumont from the Battle of Waterloo.