Pike & Shotte

Warfare of the 16th and 17th centuries saw huge changes in tactics as gunpowder advances challenged the superiority of the pike. This period covers everything from the Italian Wars, right through to the Wars of Religion, Thirty Years, British Civil Wars and beyond.

Italian Wars French Gendarmes Heavy Cavalry
Ride to death or glory with the final hurrah of the armoured knight! The French Gendarme (literally ‘man at arms’) was the ultimate evolution of the medieval knight, who had dominated European warfare for centuries. Fully encased in the pinnacle of plate armour technology,...

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Italian Wars French Gendarmes Heavy Cavalry Command
Lead your men to death or glory with the final hurrah of the armoured knight! The French Gendarme (literally ‘man at arms’) was the ultimate evolution of the medieval knight, who had dominated European warfare for centuries. Fully encased in the pinnacle of plate...

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French Gendarmes Regiment
Ride to death or glory with the final hurrah of the armoured knight! The French Gendarme (literally ‘man at arms’) was the ultimate evolution of the medieval knight, who had dominated European warfare for centuries. Fully encased in the pinnacle of plate armour technology,...

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Italian Wars Heavy Cannon/Bombard
Deploy heavy firepower to the battlefield! The Italian Wars saw rapid technological development in the field of artillery and firearms. Cannon could be made stronger and more powerful than ever before, meaning the great medieval fortified cities of Italy could be breached in a...

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Italian Wars Medium Cannon
Deploy the latest modern firepower to the battlefield! The Italian Wars saw rapid technological development in the field of artillery and firearms. Cannon could be made stronger and more powerful than ever before, meaning the great medieval fortified cities of Italy could be breached...

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Italian Wars Artillery Train
Deploy heavy firepower to the battlefield! The Italian Wars saw rapid technological development in the field of artillery and firearms. Cannon could be made stronger and more powerful than ever before, meaning the great medieval fortified cities of Italy could be breached in a...

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Digital Pike & Shotte rulebook PDF
Pike & Shotte is our rulebook covering Tudor warfare, the Thirty Years War, English Civil Wars, Italian Wars, Tudor Wars in the British Isles and War of the Grand Alliance. This is the eBook version which we are making available as a PDF download.

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The Highest Throne (The Ottoman Wars) Pike & Shotte supplement with Kara Mustafa Pasha book miniature
The Highest Throne covers the warfare between the Ottoman empire and their European adversaries throughout the 1500 and 1600s. It is a time of myths, legends, and battles that resonate even today and shaped European history. Within this supplement are rules for fighting some...

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Ottoman Janissaries Regiment
The Janissaries (from the Turkish for ‘new soldier’) were the elite infantry of the Ottoman Empire. The Janissary Corps was founded in 1383 by Sultan Murad I to provide him with well-disciplined and loyal troops for his expansionist campaigns. They were recruited from Christian...

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Ottoman Sipahi Cavalry Regiment
Cavalry was an important part of all armies during the Pike & Shotte era and were especially important in the Ottoman army. Although skilled horsemen throughout their history, the Ottomans had never fully embraced heavy cavalry in the fashion of western Europe, instead favouring...

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Pancerni heavy cavalry regiment
The towarzysz pancerny (armoured companions) cavalry, often shortened to pancerni, were medium cavalry that were not as heavily armed or armoured as the Winged Hussars. They were distinguished by wearing chainmail armour throughout the entirety of the Pike & Shotte era, which gave them...

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Hajduks Regiment
The Polish army had a strong Hungarian influence, due to the close ties between the two nations. In addition to the iconic Winged Hussars, some of the Polish infantry also had their origins in Hungary and the Balkans. These infantry were known as hajduks,...

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Polish Winged Hussars Regiment
The Polish Winged Hussars are amongst the most famous and easily recognisable units in history. They originated from exiled Balkan light cavalry that came to Poland in the early 1500s. The Polish Winged Hussars became much more heavily armoured than the Balkan cavalry from...

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Polish-Lithuanian levy cavalry with sabres regiment
In the 16th century the introduction of gunpowder and firearms made the medieval armoured cavalry obsolete. The standing army of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was gradually converted to other, more modern forms of cavalry. Under eastern influence, the cavalrymen's armament was lightened and their speed...

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Polish-Lithuanian levy cavalry with muskets regiment
In the 16th century the introduction of gunpowder and firearms made the medieval armoured cavalry obsolete. The standing army of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was gradually converted to other, more modern forms of cavalry. Under eastern influence, the cavalrymen's armament was lightened and their speed...

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Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth later infantry with muskets regiment
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's military was divided into national and foreign contingents, with the majority being recruited from within the Commonwealth. The reputation of the infantry was distant second in reputation to the cavalry arm. During the late 16th century, infantry levies were formed based...

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Polish-Lithuanian mercenary pikemen regiment
Alongside the hadjuk infantry, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth often employed foreign mercenaries to fill gaps in native manpower. These troops were often recruited from the German states' and also recruited from local levies. Tactically the Poles used their infantry differently than other European nations (besides...

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Polish-Lithuanian levy cavalry with sabres
In the 16th century the introduction of gunpowder and firearms made the medieval armoured cavalry obsolete. The standing army of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was gradually converted to other, more modern forms of cavalry. Under eastern influence, the cavalrymen's armament was lightened and their speed...

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Polish-Lithuanian levy cavalry with muskets
In the 16th century the introduction of gunpowder and firearms made the medieval armoured cavalry obsolete. The standing army of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was gradually converted to other, more modern forms of cavalry. Under eastern influence, the cavalrymen's armament was lightened and their speed...

€18,00

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Polish-Lithuanian levy cavalry command
In the 16th century the introduction of gunpowder and firearms made the medieval armoured cavalry obsolete. The standing army of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was gradually converted to other, more modern forms of cavalry. Under eastern influence, the cavalrymen's armament was lightened and their speed...

€18,00

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