JOIN THE GENTLEMAN'S WORLD WAR AT HISTORICON, 24 - 27 July 2008!
 Part of the Wars of Lace, it was a very regulated and almost polite affair, one where an enemy commander could warn the opposing general to move away from snipers lest his death embarrass his own monarch, the Empress Maria Theresa. Indeed the greatest general was one who could win by not fighing a battle at all, letting skillful maneuver convince his adversaries that everything was lost. Yet the Seven Years War (1756 - 1763) would see some of the most vicious battles in military history, leading to fame one of the great captains of all time - King Frederick the Great of Prussia. The superb parade ground discipline of Frederick's grenadiers were the irresistable force of the age, but yet often found their match in such stolid defenders as the Russians at Zorndorf. And it was truly a world war, even in the modern sense of the word. As Grenzer and Cuirassier clashed in Europe so too would the forces of France and Britain in India and North America, where the French and Indian Wars saw decorum give way to the quaint native custom of taking scalps. The impact of this short little conflict would be astounding as empires shifted and the British government would need to impose taxes on its American colonies to restock its now empty treasury.
Sound like a musket and sabre brawl you can get into? Well first why not read all about the Seven Years War from the Wikipedia Online Encyclopedia. Then prepare your provisions, pull that mitre cap down a little more tightly, shoulder your firelock and begin the march to invest Fortress Lancaster, PA and Historicon 2008: the World on Fire - The Seven Years and French and Indian Wars, 24 - 27 July 2008.
BTW, new to the hobby? First, sit back, relax with your favorite libation and let HMGS fill you in on the about the History of Wargaming, both military and hobby varieties. Then check out the HMGS East Newcomers Page for a step-by-step process in getting started in historical miniature wargaming. It'll make Historicon even better! |
KEEPING
HISTORY ALIVE!
Welcome
to the Interenet's best online miniature gaming support, direct from the Eastern Chapter of
the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, universally known
as HMGS East. Our organization was the founding body of the
Society and as such remains its senior, and largest, Chapter.
HMGS East, now boasting 2000+ members worldwide, promotes the hobby of historical miniature wargaming as a registered non-profit charitable and educational foundation. East accordingly has in the past sponsored seminars by distinguished historians such as Dr David
G. Chandler of RMA Sandhurst and special events such as the American Civil War in Miniature series. We also award
grants to other miniature wargaming
clubs or activities, and fund related causes such as battlefield preservation.
Most importantly,
HMGS East holds three historical miniature gaming conventions
each year. These are COLD WARS in March, FALL IN! in November
and the one and only HISTORICON (called "the mother of
all wargaming conventions" by The
Wall Street Journal )
in July.
 Membership
in HMGS East is $20.00 per year and brings discounts
at many hobby franchises and HMGS
conventions nation wide. Members also receive advance
convention mailings and
a periodic newsletter.
We hope you find this Website both informative and fun, encouraging you to join us in promoting our exciting
hobby. Just click Join
HMGS East for a convenient form that will allow you
to enjoy our growing and exciting Chapter. You may also Email
our WebMeister for any questions or concerns you might have.
Thanks, and all of us at East hope to hear from you soon!
Special thanks to Bob French of
Grandiosity for previously
sponsoring the East Website until we could get our feet on the
ground. Bob's volunteer spirit is a big reason why HMGS East
not only works, but works well.
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Gray, HMGS East. Picture Prussian Grenadiers Storming the Breach at Leuthen, 1757 by Carl Rochling from Wikipedia and in the public domain.
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Uncle Duke Down! But not out as he is resting at home after a triple bypass. You can send your best wishes via the Legion Adjutant, and I'm betting he makes Historicon. NEW!
HMGS 08 Board Election! Simply click here to access the bios of all the hearty candidates for the HMGS East Board of Directors. Good luck to all. NEW!
Cold Wars 08 Pictures Online! Just click here for all the memories and to see what you missed if you could not attend.
Cold Wars 08 Awards! Now online, simply click here to see who won what at our latest con, with photos thereof just around the corner.
Legion Webpage Posted! And speaking of the Legion, just click here to see exactly what this HMGS honor society is all about.
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