NEWCOMERS' PAGE - WELCOME!

Greetings from all of us here at HMGS and welcome to the exciting world of historical miniature wargaming. By coming to this page you are taking your first step into a fascinating hobby that is at once a source of friendly competition and military history, as well as a bona fide art form. And its much more than simply playing with toy soldiers.There are books to buy, research to be done, figures to paint and battles to plan. Its a way to be creative, learn and have fun all at the same time. Few could ask for more.

After all, who could pass up the thrill of victory after besting His Grace Lord Wellington at Waterloo?

Here at HMGS we've made it easy for all you new recruits to get quickly immersed in what makes our organization and this hobby tick. It is a lot simpler than you might expect, and there are lots of folks willing to help out. Just follow the steps below in turn and you will know just about everything you need to begin building your first army, then challenging the Duke of Wellington once more upon the plains of Waterloo. But enough - lets get started!