St. Patrick in Mexico: Los San Patricios

A pipe band, playing a Mexican Medley, in front of a Mexican flag, in Mexico city? Yes. In the US and Canada, Saint Patrick's Day is a celebration of all things "Irish" - Guinness! Corned beef & cabbage! Questionable drinking habits! But in Mexico, St Patrick's day also celebrates a different side of the Irish … Continue reading St. Patrick in Mexico: Los San Patricios

Bayonets! – A Review of ‘Blood & Steel’

(this article originally appeared in the pages of Military Miniatures Magazine, issue 204) As a gamer, I find myself gravitating towards rule-sets which allow me to play multiple eras and conflicts with a single set of core rules. When Firelock Games released ‘Blood & Plunder’ in 2016, they promised a game that would cover nearly … Continue reading Bayonets! – A Review of ‘Blood & Steel’