Corydon, Indiana, July 9, 1863

My son has taken a fancy for American Civil War games. It's a way to get him back into black powder actions.
A force of Confederate Cavalry and artillery invades Indiana

Point Pleasant Park defences

One of the ruins of gun batteries in Halifax

Salt air can wreck stone.

Confederate attack on Union camp

I put this up a year ago and can't remember what I did

its just eye candy now

An action on the Northwest Frontier 1870

British Imperials attempt to hold back a massive attack by a thrust by Pashtun warriors

 The Pashtuns  close in

British troops attempting to hold the line don't realise that they are extended too far!

and are proceeded to be cut apart.

This battle turned out more like a Zulu war action where the British underestimated their foe. 

Union forces hold a river crossing

A quick game between my son and I. While I've been working, he has been tweeking his tactics.

He basically sent a Confederate division against a Union Brigade. Despite the Union flanking the Confederate line, they were still able to smash through.

Front Royal Virginia, June 23, 1862

Confederate forces advance to capture both bridges over the turnpike

Federal troops deploy with gun support to protect the bridge

One brigade holds a farm to halt the Confederate advance

By turn three, the Rebels have deployed cavalry and their artillery and infantry have pushed back the Federal position at the farm

With their loss of artillery, the federals are able to burn one bridge and withdrawl, giving a partial victory to both sides

Sean Cullen On The Fenian Raids: Something You Might Not Know About Canada

A funny clip about the Fenian Raids