Reinforcements Have Arrived: Soldier King Lands from Noble Knight Games!

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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...
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Nouvelle-France (2004)

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Nouvelle-France (2004)

Nouvelle-France: Battle of the Brave

Directed by Jean Beaudin (Released: 2004)

Introduction: Set during the turbulent years of the British conquest of Canada, Nouvelle-France is an epic historical drama that intertwines a passionate romance with the collapse of the French empire in North America. As the British and French forces engage in a brutal struggle for control of the continent, a peasant woman and a trapper find their lives caught in the crossfire of international politics and military ambition.


Original Trailer: Nouvelle-France / Battle of the Brave

Historical Accuracy: For the 6mm wargamer, the film is a visual feast for the mid-18th century. It features meticulous depictions of high-ranking historical figures such as General James Wolfe and William Pitt the Elder. The film provides excellent reference for the contrast between the rough-and-ready colonial militia and the polished appearance of the regulars. While it focuses on the personal drama, the background details—from the shipping in the harbour to the encampments—offer fantastic inspiration for our overall commander bases and the general aesthetic of our 24-figure Baccus infantry units stationed in the colonies.

Conclusion: Nouvelle-France captures the tragic grandeur of the end of an era. It serves as a beautiful visual companion to our tabletop battles, grounding the tactical movements of our miniatures in the social and political reality of the 1750s. Whether you are building a French or British force, the lavish production design provides plenty of motivation to get those last few stands of 6mm troops finished.

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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