Field of Battle

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Field of Battle, Designed by Brent Oman and published by Piquet, Inc., the Field of Battle system stands as one of the most respected horse-and-musket wargaming frameworks of the modern tabletop era. Originating from the broader Piquet gaming philosophy, Field of Battle streamlined classic card-driven mechanics into a single, cohesive system that masterfully simulates command friction, the fog of war, and battle momentum without forcing players into exhaustive chart lookups or micromanagement. Across its three distinct iterations—from the original breakthrough 2006 release, through the refined 2011 second edition, to the polished 2020 third edition—the rulebook family has continually perfected its core sequence deck concept. By replacing rigid movement turns with dynamic card draws and initiative rolls, Field of Battle ensures that no two actions play out identically, offering a deeply atmospheric and unpredictable grand tactical experience that scales brilliantly for 6mm Seven Y...
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Le sort de l'Amérique (1996)

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Le sort de l'Amérique (1996)

Le sort de l'Amérique: History vs Myth

Directed by Jacques Godbout (Released: 1996)

Introduction: Le sort de l'Amérique is a unique documentary that explores the legacy of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Rather than a straight military chronology, it features a dialogue between filmmaker Jacques Godbout and playwright René-Daniel Dubois. They tackle the fundamental question: should history be served by cold documentary facts or the emotional power of fiction? For anyone immersed in the Seven Years War, this film offers a deep dive into how the "Fate of America" continues to resonate in modern memory.

Historical Accuracy: While the film focuses heavily on the historiography of the event, it provides excellent visual references for the locations and the physical reality of the Quebec campaign. For the wargamer, the debate between fiction and fact is highly relevant; it mirrors our own struggle to balance "realistic" rules with the dramatic flair of our Baccus 6mm miniatures. Seeing the diverse interpretations of Wolfe and Montcalm helps us decide how to pose our overall commander bases—should they be stoic observers of the documentary record or the heroic figures of a historical drama?

Conclusion: This film is a thoughtful meditation on the very conflict we recreate on the tabletop. It reminds us that every 24-figure infantry unit we paint represents a part of a story that changed the world. It is the perfect companion piece to Christopher Duffy’s more technical works, providing the philosophical "soul" to match the tactical "meat" of our hobby.

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!

Related project hubs for this period:
[The French and Indian War 1754–1763 Project Hub]  |  [The Seven Years War 1756–1763 Project Hub]

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