There is nothing quite like the feeling of an international parcel hitting the doorstep, especially when it contains a classic piece of campaign gaming history you’ve been eagerly anticipating! My boxed copy of GDW’s 1982 classic, Soldier King , officially arrived today—safely shipped over from Noble Knight Games. The components are in fantastic condition. Leafing through those vintage 1982 rulebook pages and unrolling the map sheets in person immediately brings back that great, nostalgic operational gaming aesthetic. The Inspiration Behind the Campaign I have to give a massive tip of the hat to Neil Patterson over at the Aufklarungsabteilung blog. It was reading through Neil’s fantastic posts and seeing how he integrated Soldier King into his own campaign gaming that originally hooked me on the concept. The clean map layout, simple area movement, and multi-faction dynamic make it an ideal engine for driving grand-scale strategic campaigns on the tabletop w...
Hadik (2023)
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Hadik: The Greatest Hussar Raid of the 18th Century
Directed by János Szikora (Released: 2023)
Introduction:Hadik is a high-octane Hungarian historical adventure that dramatises the daring 1757 raid on Berlin led by General András Hadik. At a time when Frederick the Great’s main forces were occupied in Silesia, Maria Theresa handpicked Hadik to lead a lightning-fast strike on the Prussian capital. This film captures the essence of the "hussar spirit"—a mixture of chivalry, tactical brilliance, and sheer audacity that humiliated the Prussian King and became a legendary moment of Hungarian military history.
Official International Trailer
Historical Accuracy: For the wargamer, the film is a masterclass in visualising the light cavalry of the 18th century. The cinematography highlights the speed and flexibility of the hussars, providing excellent "eye candy" for anyone painting Baccus 6mm Austrians or Hungarians. While the film introduces a fictional nemesis to heighten the tension, the core historical facts remain intact—right down to the ransom of 200,000 thalers and the infamous gift of two dozen pairs of ladies' gloves for the Empress. The portrayal of the uniforms and weaponry is meticulously handled, capturing the "lived-in" look of a force that has ridden deep into enemy territory.
Conclusion:Hadik is a refreshing, modern take on the period that avoids the stiffness of older historical epics. It serves as a perfect visual companion to our research on Austrian tactical doctrine and perfectly justifies the use of the Marauder rule for hussar units in Black Powder. It is a stirring tribute to light cavalry and a must-watch for anyone who wants to see the "small war" brought to life with 21st-century production values.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Muskets.
What do you think?
Have you seen this film? Did it inspire you to pick up the paintbrush, or were the tactical errors too much to bear? Let me know in the comments!
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