On to the riot of colours and massed ranks of the age dominated by horses, muskets and black powder. There was a strong showing for this period again at Salute 2019, combining beautifully painted armies and terrain. Photos by myself and undeadhighelf.
One of the largest and best displays came courtesy of the Crewe & Nantwich Wargaming Club and the Battle of Aughrim 1691 during the Williamite Wars in Ireland.
Battle of Aughrim by Crewe & Nantwich Wargaming Club at Salute 2019
Battle of Aughrim by Crewe & Nantwich Wargaming Club at Salute 2019
Battle of Aughrim by Crewe & Nantwich Wargaming Club at Salute 2019
Battle of Aughrim by Crewe & Nantwich Wargaming Club at Salute 2019
Battle of Aughrim by Crewe & Nantwich Wargaming Club at Salute 2019
Battle of Aughrim by Crewe & Nantwich Wargaming Club at Salute 2019
The Friends of General Haig fought the Battle of Lützen 1632 between the Swedish and the Holy Roman Empire, which saw the death of Gustavus Adolfus (historically, not sure if he had a better fate during this recreation).
Battle of Lützen by Friends of General Haig at Salute 2019
Battle of Lützen by Friends of General Haig at Salute 2019
Battle of Lützen by Friends of General Haig at Salute 2019
The Old Guard fought a battle during the Napoleonic Wars, as one would expect from their name, using the Command & Colours rules set.
Napoleonic battle by the Old Guard at Salute 2019
Napoleonic battle by the Old Guard at Salute 2019
Napoleonic battle by the Old Guard at Salute 2019
Dalauppror presented the Battle of Dänholm during the Siege of Stralsund 1807 which won this year’s Robert Bothwell Memorial Award for Best Historical Game at Salute.
Battle of Dänholm by Dalauppror at Salute 2019
Battle of Dänholm by Dalauppror at Salute 2019
Battle of Dänholm by Dalauppror at Salute 2019
More games from this period were fought by the Gravesend Gamers Guild, Tin Soldiers of Antwerp, Wargamer Poland and Loughton Strike Force.
Skirmish at Staplethorpe by Gravesend Gamers Guild at Salute 2019
Skirmish at Staplethorpe by Gravesend Gamers Guild at Salute 2019
Once Upon a Time There Was a Revolution by Tin Soldiers of Antwerp at Salute 2019
Muskovites versus Ottomans by Wargamer Poland at Salute 2019
Battle of Ligny by Loughton Strike Force at Salute 2019