Robbie MacNiven

Fully illustrated, this is the second volume in a detailed study of the German auxiliary troops who fought for Britain in the American Revolutionary War. During the American Revolutionary War (1775–83), German auxiliary troops provided a vital element of the British war effort. While the largest body of German troops was from Hessen-Cassel (see the first volume of this study),...

British Light Infantryman vs Patriot Rifleman by Robbie MacNiven is a fully illustrated book that assesses the origins, equipment, and fighting styles of the irregular warfare specialists involved in the American Revolutionary War. Amid North America’s often forested, broken, or rugged terrain, 18th-century armies came to rely on soldiers capable of fighting individually or in small groups. During the American...

SHUT UP & SIT DOWN RECOMMENDS “The greatest World War II board game of all time” – Shut Up & Sit Down 2022 GOLDEN GEEK AWARDS BEST 2-PLAYER GAME Lead your stalwart troops to victory in this epic two-player campaign, played out in the war's most infamous city. Stalingrad, 1942. Before you awaits a gruelling conflict in this cornerstone battleground....

The vampyres are coming. As the God Wars grind towards their brutal conclusion, the armies of darkness descend upon the city of Hallowvale: vampyres, werewolves, and legions of cruel mortal warriors, led by Lord Drakan. The streets are filled with panic, but Queen Efaritay remains confident. Surely Saradomin, Lord of the Light, will save them? Their military will stand strong,...

This illustrated study reveals the crucial roles played by German troops and commanders fighting on both sides during the American Revolution. During the American Revolutionary War, the British Crown deployed hired German troops in its efforts to defeat the Patriots. Facing a steep learning curve, the newly established Continental Army—some of the soldiers in its ranks also German-speakers, notably those...