When writing Twilight of the Sun-King (specifically the original 2001 version) I kept in mind these principles.
Spain
My specialty is the Military History of Spain and Portugal. The Spanish bits that seem to interest people the most are Carlist Wars, Rif Wars, Spanish Civil War and the Spanish involvement in WWII (mostly the Blue Division).
Army Lists and Points System for Twilight of the Sun-King
Some suggestions for army lists for my Twilight of the Sun-King rules.
Alternative Army Lists for Twilight of the Sun-King
Some suggestions for army lists. They could be, but weren’t intended to be, used in conjunction with my Twilight of the Sun-King rules.
Sources for the First Carlist War
An annotated bibliography for the First of the Carlist Wars.
15mm Wargaming Figures for the Macedonian and Punic Wars
My figures are predominantly from Essex Miniatures although Chariot Miniatures (now owned by Magister Militum)appear frequently among the Roman Legionaries, Numidians, Italians and Spanish allies. The infantry of the two ranges are entirely compatible. The cavalry are not compatible. I opted for the large Essex Miniatures horses because all my other armies are that size. Magister Militum have more realistic but much smaller horses. The only exception is for the Numidians – the numidian horses of both ranges are compatible.
Personalities of the First Carlist War
A brief biography of some of the leading figures of the First of the Carlist Wars.
First Carlist War Painting Guide: French Foreign Legion
This is a painting guide for the French Foreign Legion when serving during the First of the Carlist Wars.
First Carlist War Painting Guide
This is my painting guide for the First of the Carlist Wars but have a look at my Oriamendi Project for photos of my own figures.
First Carlist War Painting Guide: Cristino Infantry
This is my painting guide for the Spanish government infantry of the First of the Carlist Wars. It covers:
First Carlist War Painting Guide: Other Cristinos
This is the my painting guide for the Spanish government troops (Cristinos) during the First of the Carlist Wars. It excludes the infantry and cavalry so is everything else. It covers:
Timeline of the Third Carlist War
Timeline of the Third Carlist War. Primarily I have used Holt (1967).
First Carlist War Painting Guide: Carlists
This is the painting guide for the Carlists of the First of the Carlist Wars. It covers:
Third Carlist War 1872-76
Queen Isabel II was overthrown by a conspiracy of liberal Generals, and left Spain in some disgrace. The generals replaced her with a Amadeo, the Duke of Aosta (and second son of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy), Then when the Spanish elections of 1872 resulted in a swing away from the Carlists, the Carlist pretender, Carlos VII, decided that only force of arms can win him the throne.
First Carlist War Painting Guide: British Auxiliary Legion
This is my painting guide for the British in Spanish service (British Auxiliary Legion) of the First of the Carlist Wars.
Oriamendi Wargaming Project for the First Carlist War
I’m in the process of building the armies the Oriamendi Campaign. This involves both the British Auxiliary Legion and the French Foreign Legion, plus a good cross section of Spanish troops. My armies are based on the Orders of Battle for the Oriamendi Campaign. Initially they cover all the troops mentioned for the Battle of Oriamendi (Hernani), plus some significant extras from supporting forces … like the Cristino Guard Division and the French Foreign Legion.