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Black Powder Napoleonic Wars 1789-1815 Napoleonic Hanoverian Infantry (24) New
Black Powder Napoleonic Wars 1789-1815 Napoleonic Hanoverian Infantry (24) The Duke of Wellington’s armies of the Napoleonic Wars were built from...
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Black Powder Anglo-Zulu War - British Starter Army A casual look at Tommy Atkins of the Victorian period gave little away about his fighting abilit...
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Usuthu! The feared Zulu warcry of 'Kill!' shouted by hundreds of brave, fierce warriors would put fear into the hearts of most men. The men shoutin...
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Black Powder Married Zulu Impi The Zulu army was a formidable foe. Well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped for campaigns, the Zulu regiments wer...
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Black Powder Natal Native Contingent Regiment Largely being used as support for the Main British forces in South Africa they became the main defens...
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Black Powder Liberty or Death Resenting taxes imposed by the British parliament, patriot protests escalate to a peak on December 16, 1773 with the...
View full detailsBlack Powder Crimean War Russian Line Infantry New
Includes: 24 plastic Russian Line Infantry in helmets, with 8 optional forage cap heads 4 metal Russian command group Models supplied unassemb...
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Black Powder Polish Line Light Horse Lancers The Poles have been excellent horsemen for generations and in their innumerable clashes with Russia ha...
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Black Powder Napoleonic Russian Starter Army About this item From the Napoleonic Wars to the American Revolution to the Civil War to the Plain War...
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Black Powder Napoleonic French Line Lancers In 1809, at the battle of Wagram, some Polish light horse fighting for Napoleon seized lances from Aus...
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Black Powder French Light Infantry (Waterloo) Each boxed set contains: 24 plastic French infantry Metal command group (2 officers, standard bearer...
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Black Powder French Hussars Napoleonic warfare saw bewildering varieties of exotic uniforms worn by the various armies that marched and fought in t...
View full detailsBlack Powder Napoleonic French starter army (Peninsular campaign) New
Black Powder Napoleonic French starter army (Peninsular campaign) Contains: 96 French Line infantry 12 French Chasseurs à Cheval cavalry Offi...
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Black Powder Prussian Landwehr Cavalry Renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great, Prussia also fielded highly effective Prussia...
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Black Powder Prussian Dragoons Prussia was renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great. Less well known is the efficacy of Prussi...
View full detailsBlack Powder British Royal Horse Artillery 9 pdr Cannon New
Black Powder British Royal Horse Artillery 9 pdr Cannon The British Royal Horse Artillery played a crucial role during the Napoleonic Wars, known f...
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Black Powder British Royal Horse Artillery 6 pdr Cannon Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted The British Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) use...
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Black Powder Infantry of the Sun King An army is also a symbol of their king, his prestige and majesty so it's only right that the King Loui...
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Black Powder Infantry of the Grand Alliance Infantry formed the main back bone of any force within the history known world, the man makes the arm...
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Black Powder Cavalry of the Grand Alliance Cavalry tactics during the period were in transition. Some cavalry were still firing their pistols at t...
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Black Powder Cavalry of the Sun King Some cavalry units used their modern tactics but others stuck to their traditional methods, such as the Duke o...
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Black Powder Russian Line Infantry The infantry formed the backbone of all armies in the Napoleonic Wars, but no army relied more on its humble p...
View full detailsBlack Powder - Spanish Infantry (1st Battalion) 1805-1811 New
Black Powder - Spanish Infantry (1st Battalion) 1805-1811 Napoleon Bonaparte's seemingly invincible French army suffered their first defeat of the ...
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Black Powder - Spanish Infantry (2nd & 3rd Battalions) 1805-1811 Napoleon Bonaparte's seemingly invincible French army suffered their first de...
View full detailsThe Black Powder miniatures game is a tabletop wargame that focuses on historical battles from the 18th and 19th centuries, including conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars, the American War of Independence, and the American Civil War. It is a game that involves the use of miniature model soldiers, terrain, and dice to simulate battles and engagements between different armies. Black Powder is published by Warlord Games, a company that specializes in producing historical wargames and miniatures. The game is designed to be played with miniature figures representing infantry, cavalry, artillery, and other units, typically in 28mm scale, although other scales can also be used. Players use these miniatures to recreate historical battles or to create their own fictional scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is the Black Powder miniatures game?
The Black Powder miniatures game is a tabletop wargame that focuses on historical battles from the 18th and 19th centuries, including conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars, the American War of Independence, and the American Civil War. It is a game that involves the use of miniature model soldiers, terrain, and dice to simulate battles and engagements between different armies.
Black Powder is published by Warlord Games, a company that specializes in producing historical wargames and miniatures. The game is designed to be played with miniature figures representing infantry, cavalry, artillery, and other units, typically in 28mm scale, although other scales can also be used. Players use these miniatures to recreate historical battles or to create their own fictional scenarios.
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2. How to play Black Powder?
The rules of Black Powder are designed to be relatively simple and accessible, allowing players to quickly learn and start playing the game. The game emphasizes strategic decision-making, maneuvering, and tactical positioning of units on the tabletop battlefield. Players use dice to determine the outcome of various actions, such as shooting, melee combat, and morale tests.
Black Powder provides rules for a wide range of historical units, including infantry, cavalry, artillery, commanders, and other specialized troops. It also includes rules for different types of terrain, weather conditions, and historical factors that can affect the outcome of battles.
Black Powder is a popular choice among tabletop wargamers who are interested in historical battles and warfare of the 18th and 19th centuries. It offers an immersive and enjoyable experience for players who are interested in recreating historical battles or creating their own fictional scenarios using miniature soldiers and strategic gameplay.