The traditional story of the the origin and migration of the Visigoths goes roughly like this (Collins, 2004):
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I am fascinated by military history and in particular the history of Spain and Portugal. But with my connections to New Zealand and Israel I’ve also acquired an interest in the wars of those nations as well.
Visigothic Kings of Spain
I wanted to know the names and chronology of the Visigothic Kings of Spain.
Strategic Aims and Objectives in Hone Heke’s War
The protagonists in the New Zealand Wars had differing strategic aims and objectives. I’ve summarised those from Hone Heke’s War of 1845-46. The three protagonist groups in this war were the Government, the resisting Maori and the collaborating Maori. Maori on both sides of the conflict were from the Ngapuhi tribe and this had an impact on their conduct of the war.
British Order of Battle in the New Zealand Wars
Some Orders of Battle for the British / Europeans of the New Zealand Wars.
Kororareka – A DBA Scenario
Here is my Kororeka scenario for my DBA New Zealand Wars variant. I have assumed one element represents 20 men (rounded up to the next whole element), except the unarmed settlers where each represents 50 men, women and children. Some Naval Brigade and and Civic Guard are manning the gun batteries. Although there were four guns available I’ve lumped the three old cannon together as one battery.
Timeline of the New Zealand Wars
A rough timeline for the New Zealand Wars.
Timeline of the Second Carlist War
An outline the major events of the Second Carlist War (Matiners’ War). Primarily I have used Holt (1967).
Wars of Spain and Portugal
My specialty is ‘Luso-Spanish’ Military History, that is, the wars of Spain and Portugal or, put another way, Iberian Wars. This specialty has pros and cons. The pros are that it covers a lot of history and I have an excuse to buy armies from some fascinating conflicts. The cons are exactly the same as the pros.
Second Carlist War / Matiners’ War 1846 – 1849
“Matiner” means early riser. The Matiners’ War was started by a group of Carlists who rose in rebellion before the majority were ready. Note: Spanish sources refer the the Matiner’s War as the Second Carlist War and to the 1872-76 affair as the Third Carlist War. Other, English, sources refer to the 1872-76 war as … Read more
Fall of Kororareka 11 Mar 1845
Kororareka was a major trading and ship provisioning centre. Located in the Bay Islands it had been the original capital of New Zealand. Although it had suffered a decline in trade it was still the fifth largest town in the colony. On 11 March 1845 Maori under Hone Heke and Kawiti defeated a defending British force and sacked the town.
Review of Maximilian Fast Play Rules
Maximilian is a set of fast play rules designed specifically for the Great Italian Wars.
Timeline of the Roman Conquest of Hispania
The main periods of significance in the Roman conquest of Iberia are:
Battle of Te Ahuahu 12 Jun 1845
In a sharp battle the pro-government Maori under Tamati Waka Nene defeat the anti-government Maori under Hone Heke at Pukenui outside Te Ahuahu Pa (Buick, 1926). This was very much a civil war as the majority of men on both sides were Nga Puhi.
Personalities of the New Zealand Wars
A couple of brief biographies of key figures from the New Zealand Wars.
Battle for Ruapekapeka Pa January 1846
The attack on Ruapekapeka Pa (‘The Bat’s Nest’) was the last engagement of Hone Heki’s War.