"80 Years War" Topic

Are there some good gaming possibilities for the latter part of the 80YW, specifically those battles fought around the 30YW?

I was reading some articles on line, and there seems like an additional use for ECW / 30YW miniatures for these battles, perhaps with more armor and some exotic uniforms and such.

Thoughts and resources [media, etc] appreciated!

Oh, yeah there is. We use Pikeman's Lament for that period. Anyway there are tons of raids and numerous small engagements. The Dutch even had a pole that was used for vaulting over dikes to get at the enemy in the night. Not counting the raids from sea. Just lots and lots of fights.

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So the links I've included is a color plate of the pole vaulter and the other is the Osprey of the Dutch 80's war there are two books in the series and I have both really good source of info.

The 80 Years War Facebook page is a great place to start. Also, Osprey's two books on the Dutch Army of the Eighty Years War appear to be very good.

Thanks for info – I don't even know what to say about the pole vaulter, except that I'm surprised the Dutch don't medal in it with the Olympics more often.
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What would be the right source for the Spanish Army, for the same period?

Also, any good books on the many small battles and campaigns?

I checked Helion, and there is a thick book on the Spanish army that is not yet published.

You might also like "Pieter Snayers – Battle Painter", which has dozens of 17th Century paintings covering the Dutch – Spanish War and the 30 Years War. It's expensive, but well worth it. I believe you can get it from On Military Matters in the U.S. and Berliner Zinnfiguren in Europe.

I might as that the Snayers book in mainly cases has rather detailed descriptions of the battles and sieges depicted.