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Italy's Honour and Liberty : A Wargames Guide to the Italian Wars, Paperback ...

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Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
ISBN
9781914059650

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Helion & Company, The Limited
ISBN-10
1914059654
ISBN-13
9781914059650
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17050390364

Product Key Features

Book Title
All Is Lost, Save Honour : a Wargames Guide to the Italian Wars
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2025
Topic
Military Science, Modern / 16th Century, Role Playing & Fantasy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Games & Activities, History
Author
Colin Ashton, Conrad Cairns
Book Series
Helion Wargames Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Length
11.8 in
Item Width
8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
5
Dewey Decimal
793.92
Synopsis
The book begins with a brief historical overview of the Italian Wars before moving on to look at the different troop types in the conflict and how they are represented on the table., Features colorful battles with pike blocks, gunpowder, and flamboyant uniforms, offering a dynamic and visually spectacular period for wargaming. You could sum up the Italian Wars of 1494 - 1559 in one word and that is 'colorful'. This guide to wargaming the period helps you bring that spectacle to the table top. Everything you need is here to begin recreating battles in this exciting time in history.The period saw the end of the dominance over battlefield of the heavily armored mounted men at arms and the use of huge seemingly unstoppable pike blocks containing thousands of soldiers. Foot soldiers fought with pike, polearm, sword and on occasion the fearsome zweihander. Ranged warfare saw the crossbow fall out of favor and the development and increased use of gunpowder. No single arm was dominant, careful use of the combined qualities of the various troop types was therefore essential for victory.Dress for the soldiers of the time was very flamboyant consisting of bright clothing of many different colors and hats adorned with large feather plumes. Huge flags, in great numbers flew above each of the units which made a spectacular sight on the battlefield. When you transfer this to the tabletop these characteristics produce one of the most visual and instantly recognizable periods of history in the wargaming hobby.The book begins with a brief historical overview of the Italian Wars before moving on to look at the different troop types in the conflict and how they are represented on the table. The author, with a little help from some friends will then guide you through building and painting your forces. Then with the troops mustered its time to get them on the table and roll some dice, included is a guide to refighting the first battle of the wars Fornovo along with some fictitious scenarios.So why not put on a pair of stripey trousers, a flouncy shirt and a feathered hat and start gaming The Italian Wars today?
LC Classification Number
U310

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