PIKE AND SHOT SOCIETY WEBLINKS
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The War of Restoration 1640 - 1688, This is a somewhat obscure war between Portugal and Spain in the twilight of our period. The site is by a contributor to the "Arquibusier", Jorge Penim de Freitas. It is in Portuguese but readers can use a translation app to access this information.
Society of Ancient Military Historians, POC is Dr Ioannis Georganas, Visiting Professor, Department of Historical Studies, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
By Shot, Shock and Faith, Five Battles from the French Wars of Religion A new cardboard counter wargame by one of the French members of the Society, Philippe Hardy.
Wargame Related:
The Lance and Longbow Society A "sister" organisation to the Pike and Shot Society covering from the dark ages through to early 16th Century. As a result both societies cover the 15th Century from different viewpoints.
The Society of Ancients A "sister" organisation to the Pike and Shot Society covering from the biblical period through to early medieval, well worth a look.
Medieval and Renaissance Ring Site containing links to over 400 sites to do with the
Medieval and Renaissance, requires patience and sifting but some gems can be found.
Naval Wargames Society Covers naval history and wargaming in all periods of history.
Their journal is called ‘Battlefleet’.
The Wargames Forum Wargaming site with lots of links to rules, manufacturers, etc.
Historical Miniature Wargame Home Page Wargaming site with lots of links to rules,
manufacturers, etc.
Warflag A very good site aimed at wargamers, especially useful due to substantial
numbers of flags pictured.
A Discourse on Minatures Wargaming A site run by a Canadian wargamer, with some useful articles and links.
Swedish History & Wargaming Another great site, in English no less, with a huge selection of uniform and flag data on the Swedish military towards the end of the 18th century.
Lace Wars Supporting Steve Danes' new rules on the War of Spanish Succession and more.
Memorandum.Ru Fascinating site containing every uniform and flag plate from Viskavatov's famous multi-volume tome on the Russian army. All text in Russian.
HMGS East Founding and senior chapter of US society promoting historical miniature wargaming as an adult hobby and a valid form of education. Hosts the famous Historicon convention every July.
Lace Wars Yahoo Group Which also includes both the Great Northern War and the War of Spanish Succession.
Renaissance Wars Yahoo Group formed to supplement REMPAS (see below).
The Vinkhuijzen Collection of military uniforms, from the New York (USA) Public Library.
Captain General Yahoo Group on the Captain General wargame rules published by the Pike & Shot Society.
17th Century Naval Wargaming The name says it all!
Nyr Old Design Painting service with a discount for Society members.
History Related:
Rowner Parish Near Portsmouth (Living History)The web site covers a living history project (a recreation of life and environment), useful for the historical research used which includes muster lists and information on the siege of Southampton in 1642.
Royal Gunpowder Mills Museum restoring part of the Royal Gunpowder Mills at Waltham Abbey, Essex. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY with Tel. 01992 707370
French National Library Online source called Gallica 2000 making available digital copies of microfilm documents.
Medieval and Renaissance Ring Site containing links to over 400 sites to do with the Medieval and Renaissance, requires patience and sifting but some gems can be found.
The Treaty of Munster A site celebrating the 350th Aniversary of the Treaty of Muenster. In German but includes some good links and a online exhibition.
Dutch Republic Site Dedicated to the History of the Dutch Republic it contains some good military links.
European State Finance Database Contains information on european armies and government of the Pike and Shot era.
Lopez Martin Collection Spanish documents from the Early Modern Era.
The Modern Aviso Bi-monthly publication for Re-enactors and enthusiasts
of the founding age (1560-1705).
Land Forces of the British Empire Covers the British Army in most eras and
includes some useful links to other nations, although many in the modern era.
The Marshal Vauban Website "Whatever he invested, fell; whatever
he defended, held."
Documents in Military History Good source of original documents.
Museum A site for a Thirty Years War Museum.
Renaissance Wargames Society Formerly the United States Pike and Shot Federation, this American group is dedicated to miniature gaming in the age of Pike and Shot. The Society publishes the magazine "The Reiter."
The Society of Ancients A "sister" organisation to the Pike and Shot Society covering from the biblical period through to early medieval, well worth a look.
The Lance and Longbow Society A "sister" organisation to the Pike and Shot Society covering from the dark ages through to early 16th Century. As a result both societies cover the 15th Century from different viewpoints.
Theatrum Europaeum The 17th century German newsbook Theetrum Europaeum scanned and put online by the University of Augsburg. The text (in gothic German script, if you can read that) contains a lot of information of a military nature. There are also many wonderful engravings of battles, sieges, etc.
Western Martial Arts Illustrated An online subscription based magazine covering such diverse topics as drilling with the halbred or defending yourself with a 16th Century side sword.
School of the Sword An organisation that teaches the art of Renaissance dueling.
Der Weiß Kunig The is a 16th century biography of Emperor Maximilian I, profusely illustrated with woodblock engravings by some of the finest engravers working in Germany at the time. Many of these illustrations show battles and contain much interesting military detail.
Military History Related:
British Civil Wars Regimental Wiki This is a self-contained Wiki aiming to gather information and facilitate research on all British and Irish regiments of the English Civil war period, from the First Bishops’ War of 1639 to the Restoration in 1660. Good stuff and highly recommended.
Edgehill Battlefield Very nice and new site on the famous engagement, with lots of information. Highly recommended.
Documents in Military History Good source of original documents.
Dutch Republic Site Dedicated to the History of the Dutch Republic it contains some good military links.
Great Northern Wars Dan Schorr's excellent site from the USA.
The Lance and Longbow Society A "sister" organisation to the Pike and Shot Society covering from the dark ages through to early 16th Century. As a result both societies cover the 15th Century from different viewpoints.
Land Forces of the British Empire Covers the British Army in most eras and includes some useful links to other nations, although many are for the modern era.
L'Age d'Or A late 17thC/early 18C re-enactment society, they have a very impressive military page as part of the site.
The Marshal Vauban Website "Whatever he invested, fell; whatever he defended, held."
Medieval and Renaissance Ring Site containing links to over 400 sites to do with the Medieval and Renaissance, requires patience and sifting but some gems can be found.
The Modern Aviso Bi-monthly publication for Re-enactors and enthusiasts of the
founding age (1560-1705).
Nec Pluribus Impar A web magazine (primarily in French) devoted to the History,
Wars and Armies of the 17th and 18th centuries (actually, the 17th century
part is new, it started as Seven Years War, then all the 18th Century).
The Society of Ancients A "sister" organisation to the Pike and Shot Society
covering from the biblical period through to early medieval, well worth a look.
Renaissance Wargames Society Formerly the United States Pike and Shot Federation,
this American group is dedicated to miniature gaming in the age of Pike and Shot.
The Society publishes the magazine "The Reiter."
De Re Militari: The Society for Medieval Military History A society run by professional academic historians who have an interest in medieval warfare. They publish annually ‘The Journal of Medieval Military History’, a hardback collection of articles on medieval warfare. Membership is open to all and their website is a goldmine of information and links.
Seven Years War Association A US -based organisation covering the mid-18 th century and publishing a respected journal containing high quality articles.
Society of Army Historical Research Academic journal dedicated to the research of the British Army. If often carries articles relevant to the Society’s interest.
Arms and Armour Society Dedicated to the study of arms and armour from earliest times. Publishes a journal twice a year.
The Vinkhuijzen Collection of military uniforms, from the New York (USA) Public Library.
Tuttostoria.net Dedicated to Italian military history.
Battlefield Archeologists For professional archeologists doing military and battlefield related work, to include quite a bit in our Society's period of history.
AMG A German academic organisation that appears to be devoted to the study of early modern military history.
Crusades 'Crusades: The journal of the Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin East' - It claims to cover up to 1798.
The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts The leading resource for historical fencing and Medieval and Renaissance combat skills
The Border Reivers First of two useful introductions to the Border Reivers.
In Search of the Border Reivers Second of two useful introductions to the Border Reivers.
The Military History Society of Ireland They publish an excellent academic journal called 'The Irish Sword' that usually contains many interesting articles relating to the Early Modern period.
Danish Military History Site dedicated to Danish military history with
good information in English on conflicts in the Society’s period.
Osaka Castle Screen A zoomable image of the screen that allows you
to examine it in great detail.
Naseby Official site of the battlefield project, and very well done!
Digitales Archiv Marburg Click on Kriegskarten for a huge number of
digitised 17th & 18th century battle maps.
The Company of Saynte George A high-quality Swiss based re-enactment group recreating the late 15th century. Their downloadable journal 'Dragons' has some very interesting articles.
British Regimental Colonels A listing of all British regiments that were identified by their colonels' names, alphabetized.
Xenophen EMWS Website Early Modern Warfare Society, sparse but some fascinating articles.
Wreck Investigation and Kalmar Lans Museum Both connected with the archaeological investigation of the late 17th century Swedish warship Kronan that was lost during the battle of Oland in 1676.
Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin Near East A bit out of period, but occasionally with an article of interest to the membership.
LRT Publications New French firm publishing full color, well illustrated books on soldiers of the past, the first covering French armies of the Thirty Years War.
British Civil Wars Site dealing with the British Civil Wars, Commonwealth and Protectorate era (1638-60), very detailed and quite well done.
Catalan Stands Alone Site promoting upcoming, free historical resources (uniforms, OBs, etc) covering the Catalan particpation in the War of the Spanish Succession.
Danish Arms and Armour Society Provided to the Society by Morton Jepsen.
Arms - Dania Also provided to the Society by Morton Jepsen.
Alderny Wreck Details the ongoing nautical archaeological investigation of the wreck of an Elizabethan warship off Alderney in the Channel Islands.
Museums:
General List Superb listing of virtually everything in Europe.
Austria, Graz Landeszeughaus Fine collection of arms and armour.
Austria, Vienna Heeresgeschichtliches Museum Army History Museum.
Austria, Vienna and Innsbruck Kunsthistorisches Museum Art History Museum – collections of arms and armour.
Belgium, Brussels Musée Royal de l'Armée et d'Histoire Militaire Royal Army and Military History Museum.
Czech Rep, Prague Vojenský historický ústav Praha Museum of Military History.
Czech Rep, Tabor Husitské muzeum v Táboe Hussite Museum.
Denmark, Copenhagen Tøjhusmuseet Royal Danish Arsenal Museum.
Denmark, Copenhagen Orlogsmuseet Royal Danish Naval Museum.
France, Paris Musée de l'Armée Museum of the Army.
France, Castelnaud Château de Castelnaud Museum of Medieval Warfare.
France, Paris, Brest, Port-Louis, Rochefort, Toulon and Saint-Tropez Musée de la Marine National Maritime Museum.
Germany, Karlsruhe Badisches Landesmusem Regional museum for Baden which contains the Karlsruher Türkenbeute, a collection of Ottoman arms and armour.
Germany, Rastatt Wehrgeschichtliches Museum Military History Museum.
Germany, Ingolstadt Bayerisches Armeemuseum Bavarian Army Museum.
Germany, Wittstock Museum des Dreißigjährigen Krieges Museum of the Thirty Years War.
Italy, Anghiari The Battle of Anghiari Museum Museum dedicated to a late 15 th century Italian battle.
Netherlands, Delft Legermuseum Dutch Army Museum.
Netherlands, Amsterdam Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum Netherlands Maritime Museum.
Netherlands, Naarden Nederlands Vestingmuseum Netherlands Fortress Museum.
Norway, Oslo Forsvarsmuseet Norwegian Armed Forces Museum.
Poland, Warsaw Muzeum Wojska Polskiego Polish Army Museum.
Poland, Krakow www.wawel.krakow.pl Wawel Royal Castle.
Portugal, Lisbon Museu de Marinha Portugal ’s National Maritime Museum.
Portugal, Lisbon Museu Militar do Porto Regional Military Museum.
Spain, Barcelona Museu Marítim Maritime museum in former galley yards. Exhibits include a full scale replica of Don John’s flagship at the battle of Lepanto.
Sweden, Stockholm Armémuseum Swedish Army Musuem.
Sweden, Stockholm Statens Maritima Museer National Maritime Museum.
Sweden, Stockholm Vasamuseet Vasa Museum.
Sweden, Kalmar Kalmar Lansmuseum Details of nautical archaeology carried
out on the late 17th century Swedish warship Kronan, lost at the battle of
Oland on 1st June 1676.
Switzerland, Solothurn Museum Altes Zeughaus Museum of Swiss mercenaries.
UK, London National Army Museum Museum of the British army.
UK, London National Maritime Museum Museum of maritime history.
UK, London, Leeds, Portsmouth, Louisville (USA) Royal Armouries National collections of arms, armour and artillery.
UK, London Wallace Collection Art and object d’art museum, including a large collection of arms and armour.
UK, Portsmouth Mary Rose Museum Museum of the recovered Tudor warship the Mary Rose.
UK, Cambridge Fitzwilliam Musuem Art and object d’art museum, including a large collection of arms and armour.
UK, Army Museums Contains a listing of British regimental museums.
UK, Old Gaol, Hexham - Hexham Gaol held prisoners captured in Hexhamshire, the area ruled over by the Archbishop of York.
USA - Worcester, MA Higgins Armory Museum A museum of arms and armour.
USA - Louisville Frazier Historical Arms Museum US branch of the UK’s Royal Armouries.
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