Published in 1871, The Battle of Dorking is a novella about a German invasion of England. Set fifty years after the defeat and dissolution of the Empire, it is framed as the reminisces of a veteran to his grandchildren.
You might call this a novel of a war of futures past.
Fascinating stuff for history buffs … which I assume most of my readers are …
Here’s a photo collage of our group’s December 2014 Mexican American War game in 54mm. Eleven players used the Song of Drums and Shako Rules, with house rules.
Here’s a photo collage of our recent War of 1812 skirmish game. The figures are from a variety of manufacturers, including John Jenkins Design and King and Country. The rules are Song of Drums and Shako.