Pike & Shotte: Wars of Religion 1524-1648 - Wars of Religion Infantry Regiment Kriegsmarine this meant it could fulfil

this meant it could fulfil a number of roles - performing well as a short to medium range escort fighter as well as in a ground attack role

The Churchill

each with a ball top flying stem

They earned a superb reputation in the Peninsular campaign and later at Waterloo

They are the greatest and most experienced warriors of their Orders

Pike & Shotte: Wars of Religion 1524-1648 - Wars of Religion Infantry Regiment Kriegsmarine this meant it could fulfilWars of Religion Infantry Regiment The 16th Century was a period of conflict and discovery. All across Europe armies were formed to extend Empires and consolidate power. At the forefront was the might of the Spanish Empire which had developed the Tercio as a battlefield formation used to devastating effect. Pike blocks held the balance of power, often consisting of thousands of men. These were supported by troops with firearms to disorder enemy