The British Arrrived.

Hey here are a few pictures of my British army for the Great War. Taken out in the garden, but no cats or wind interfered with my attempts.

The ranks advance and this is my favourite shot, next time we get some decent weather I might try and do another one at a slightly different angle

Anothe close up, depth of field means some are a bit blurred

Most of the force.

Another overview shot

Some of the platoons closer up.

Next time I might just try a few close ups and see how they come out.

We have here in total 2 companies, one with 3 platoons of 12, the other with 4 platoons of 12, two Vickers, 2 stokes mortars, and two tanks, plus 2 company commands and a Battalion Command, its around 1300 points, which is far more than you need for a game but I plan to get to about 2000 points so I can field a range of different options.

All these models come from Great War Miniatures, the craters and hills are from Games Workshop.

I also have (but not shown) a Whippet tank from Brigade, and Aussies and Turks from Gripping Beasts "Woodbine Design Co" on the way.

As I am typing, and promised a "blog update" following the progress of the German opponents for the British, i can report that 1000 points plus are all primed black (as they have served duty in some playtesting already) and painting has started on the first 3 platoons, a company command and a HMG, last night I assembled a 77mm field gun ready for priming. More on this painting after the weekend.

As for the book itself, we are working hard to get it finished in time for the "Who Do You think you are Live event in the UK a the start of May, details of that event on the WHW web site and more info to follow as well.

Failing that date being successfully met (and its going to be tight as it wasn't the plan!), the book will be on sale before the end of May.