In terms of centuries, the Ancient period span may be larger than that of Horse and Musket (H & M), but H & M must surely include a far greater range of weaponry, with many more advances in the art of warfare, and certainly a wider geographical scope.

H & M ranges from the first use of gunpowder in the hands of properly trained and drilled infantry in the wars of the Renaissance, through to the last great colonial battles, fought in the Second Boer War at the beginning of the 20th century.

Clubs around the RAF units have fought battles from the English Civil War, upon which the foundations of the future British Army were built, and Marlborough’s campaigns in Europe, both of which feature large-scale clashes of the three major arms of warfare in this era: the infantry, cavalry and artillery.


Particular interest is always paid in Scotland for refights of the various Jacobite rebellions,with players usually holding strong preferences for playing on the side of their own nationalities!


The Seven Years War of 1756 to 1763 has been referred to as the True First World War, as it was fought on all the seas and continents known at that time. The American War of Independence still uses the large, well-drilled infantry formations, but the nature of the terrain introduces a new type, the rifle skirmisher.
Probably the best-known wars of this period are those of Napoleon, culminating in the famous Battle of Waterloo. Enormous armies were moved around war-ravaged Europe, and an enormous choice of campaigns and nationalities is available in just this era. Many legendary reputations were made at this time.