Warning! This post includes non 54mm toy soldiersHere at FLW HQ - central - it is very hot! When writing Funny Little Wars, the aim was to keep the spirit of the Wellsian original, but add some tweaks to make it more playable. HG had allude…
The militia forces finally have the opportunity of a run out - as two young visitors to FLW HQ have requested a game. The available forces are a little slim, as they are all involved in the North American naval campaign, but a game can alwa…
The militia forces finally have the opportunity of a run out - as two young visitors to FLW HQ have requested a game. The available forces are a little slim, as they are all involved in the North American naval campaign, but a game can alwa…
As the militia are forming up, there is obviously the need for a tea break, and a sing song around the piano. The Canadian militia figures are pictured here having a break - the naval campaign continues on the other blog ...But while enjoyi…
The winter quarters is well and truly completed, and the planned 1870 siege games are nearly ready, but will be postponed by the arrival of the lovely Spring weather, and a resumption of outdoor Kriegspiels, and Garden Campaigns. On the oth…
This winter quarters has been interesting, with some good reading, painting and planning. The first game of the season is also in an advanced state. This will be an 1870 style siege, using some fascinating military manuals from the period,
This winter quarters has been interesting, with some good reading, painting and planning. The first game of the season is also in an advanced state. This will be an 1870 style siege, using some fascinating military manuals from the period,
On the other blog, the aim is to develop a FT Jane type of naval campaign set in 190?. Here, the main effort will be in an indoor Kriegspiel set in the FLW era and using Moltke's practical schemes for the inspiration. It is also an opportun…
On the other blog, the aim is to develop a FT Jane type of naval campaign set in 190?. Here, the main effort will be in an indoor Kriegspiel set in the FLW era and using Moltke's practical schemes for the inspiration. It is also an opportun…
This year's garden wargame activity has been concentrated on garden sieges on the sister Blog; https://shandyandvauban.blogspot.com/ The summer campaign was based on the Victorian siege exercises in Chatham in the 1860's. The 'winter quarte…
This year's garden wargame activity has been concentrated on garden sieges on the sister Blog; https://shandyandvauban.blogspot.com/ The summer campaign was based on the Victorian siege exercises in Chatham in the 1860's. The 'winter quarte…
I was delighted to watch this excellent After Action Report from Bob C. It is truly the spirit of Little wars and Funny Little Wars, and a Wellsian original. Bravo to all our friends at WD! https://wargamingmiscellany.blogspot.com/2025/07/a…