Today is the anniversary of San Jacinto so I thought we could have this movie.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Comanche
In this episode we dive into the incredible saga of the Comanche. Long before they ruled the "Staked Plains," they were a small group of mountain dwellers in Wyoming. But the arrival of the horse changed everything, and sparked one of the greatest cultural transformations in human history.
From the terrifying efficiency of the Comanche Moon raids to the brilliance of Quanah Parker, we explore how the Comanche redefined light cavalry warfare and paralyzed the expansion of European empires for over a century.Monday, 20 April 2026
"Son of the Morning Star" (1991) - Complete George Custer Mini-Series
Son of the Morning Star (film) - Wikipedia
This is good in my opinion. Came out about the same time as Dances With Wolves.
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Lorenz book
''An exciting announcement! After FIVE YEARS of research and work, I have finally completed the first draft of my next book, “System Lorenz” about the Austrian 1854 Lorenz rifIe-musket.
It is the deepest deep dive into all aspects of the Lorenz, including its obscure inventor Joseph Lorenz, the development of what they called the “small bore rifIe” in Austria in the early 1850s, with a chapter on the ammunition, and additional chapters on Austria’s efforts to adopt guncotton and the Podewils System.
I also carefully cover the background and context about the Lorenz, because it is one of the most misunderstood weapon systems in modern history. It was hated by American soldiers in the Civil War and turned into a scapegoat by the Austrian high command for their defeat against Prussia in 1866. No history of the Lorenz would be complete without addressing the tactics it was used with, and how the infamous Austrian “shock tactics” evolved.
At about 120,000 words (and a hundred images and diagrams) it’s my longest book yet. Hundreds of primary and secondary sources in archives and European libraries (almost all in German) were drawn from, to tell the complete story of the Lorenz in English, for the first time.
It still needs editing and proofreading and formatting, which will take some time because I am still mobilized, and can only work on it in my “spare time.” But I am reasonably confident it will be ready for the printers by June!
So… for the twelve or so people who might be interested, keep an eye out!''
Hollywood cavalry STLs
Part I of the Hollywood Cavalry STL release is done. You can find mounted and dismounted trooper STLs on the front page under new releases!
These feature traditional wargaming integral bases for the dismounted figures and 1-piece horse/rider sculpts for the mounted figures with reigns in hand.
The Hollywood Cavalry command STLs, mounted and dismounted, will be ready about this time next week!
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Wings (1927) | Full Silent Romance Movie - Clara Bow, Charles Buddy Rogers, Gary Cooper
Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in World War I.
Directors: William A. Wellman, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast Writers: John Monk Saunders, Hope LoringLouis D. Lighton Stars: Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen Wings (1927) is a landmark 1927 American silent film (with synchronized sound effects) directed by William A. Wellman. It’s famous for being the first movie to win Best Picture at the inaugural Academy Awards in 1929.
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