Lombardy Studios https://lombardystudios.com/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:12:00 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://lombardystudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-logosmall-2-32x32.png Lombardy Studios https://lombardystudios.com/ 32 32 126903399 Napoleon’s Options https://lombardystudios.com/2021/11/09/napoleons-options/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=napoleons-options Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:36:37 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18630 More details and art coming in 2026. Napoleon’s Options: Waterloo 1815 is the first Napoleonic Wars solitaire and 2-player mini game created by Dana Lombardy, designer of the multiple award-winning Streets of Stalingrad board game (three editions since 1979), and publisher of the magazine Napoleon Journal from 1996-2000. Four previously… Continue reading

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Napoleon’s Options: Waterloo 1815 is the first Napoleonic Wars solitaire and 2-player mini game created by Dana Lombardy, designer of the multiple award-winning Streets of Stalingrad board game (three editions since 1979), and publisher of the magazine Napoleon Journal from 1996-2000.

Four previously published mini games by Dana appeared in each of the first four issues of World War One Illustrated magazine, a Journal Dana published from 2013-2018.

In 2015, Dana began developing his first Napoleonic mini game on Waterloo, in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the battle. The cover art shows a study from a larger painting by historical artist Keith Rocco.

Napoleon’s Options: Waterloo 1815 focuses on Napoleon’s command decisions, particularly on when to commit and where to deploy his Imperial Guard reserve units. The game is designed to play quickly—with large, perforated die-cut 1-inch square markers (playing pieces), a small game map, just a few turns, and short rules. Although the game has a “mini” format, it was intended to be challenging—including several “what-if” historical possibilities plus random events and hidden markers to simulate the “fog of war.”

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]]> 18630 The Camp at Dresden, 1812-1813 https://lombardystudios.com/2021/10/11/the-camp-at-dresden-1813/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-camp-at-dresden-1813 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:00:24 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18558  Le camp de Dresde, 1812-1813 Edition inédite du manuscrit de A. Sauerweid The Camp at Dresden, 1812-1813The previously unpublished manuscript of A. Sauerweid Eyewitness French uniform illustrations by Alexander Sauerweid before Napoleon’s last victory in Germany in the summer of 1813.In 1813 Alexander Sauerweid (1783-1844) created dozens of uniform plates based… Continue reading

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Le camp de Dresde, 1812-1813

Edition inédite du manuscrit de A. Sauerweid

The Camp at Dresden, 1812-1813
The previously unpublished manuscript of A. Sauerweid

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Eyewitness French uniform illustrations by Alexander Sauerweid before Napoleon’s last victory in Germany in the summer of 1813.
In 1813 Alexander Sauerweid (1783-1844) created dozens of uniform plates based upon the soldiers in the French Army and its allies encamped around the city of Dresden before Napoleon’s victory there on August 26-27. These plates have been known to collectors, but until now they were not published as a single collection.

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Editions Epopees published this 2-book set in French in December 2021. A limited number of English editions became available in 2022. See below for how to order a set.

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● Only 175 sets were published in English
● Very few sets in English are still available as of August 2025
SOME SLIPCASES HAVE MINOR DAMAGE BUT THE BOOKS ARE FLAWLESS – SEE PHOTOS BELOW (reduced price!)
● 2-volume boxed set
● 244 total pages
● Large page format 9.4 inches by 12.5 inches (24 cm x 32 cm)
● Volume 1 – 450+ illustrations; Volume 2 – Analysis of the plates, manuscript context & history.
● Based upon the extensive uniform plate collection of artist Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)
● Plate analysis by researcher and author Vincent Bourgeot
● Foreword by Jean Tulard, member of the Institut de France
● Commentary by uniform experts and authors Alfred Umhey and Yves Martin
● For orders in the USA the cost is $149 USD plus FREE SHIPPING to a USA address

 

 

 
 

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]]> 18558 Dana Lombardy https://lombardystudios.com/2021/09/30/dana-lombardy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dana-lombardy Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:42:57 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18552 DANA LOMBARDY of LOMBARDY STUDIOS has run or been a team member on five successful Kickstarter projects Continue reading

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]]> 18552 Free Maps from World War One Illustrated https://lombardystudios.com/2021/05/04/freemaps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=freemaps Wed, 05 May 2021 02:21:36 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18529   The attached 2 maps were created for World War One Illustrated magazine, issue #1 (Fall 2013) That issue can be purchased singly or as one of 9 issues of WWOI that Dana published. For details go here.                   Continue reading

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The attached 2 maps were created for World War One Illustrated magazine, issue #1 (Fall 2013)
That issue can be purchased singly or as one of 9 issues of WWOI that Dana published. For details go here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> 18529 MacGowan & Lombardy’s The Great War living rules https://lombardystudios.com/2021/04/29/macgowan-lombardys-the-great-war-living-rules/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=macgowan-lombardys-the-great-war-living-rules Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:58:46 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18501 Got a rules question about MacGowan & Lombardy's The Great War card game? Check this page. Continue reading

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MacGowan and Lombardy's The Great War game

Game overview

Latest rules

Solitaire Rules

Quick-Play Card

Examples of play

Card Samples – All Decks

War of the Worlds Backstory

War of the Worlds Rules

Decks and Discards Play Mat

Battle Mat

Teacher’s Guide

 

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]]> 18501 Living Rules for MacGowan & Lombardy’s The Great War card game https://lombardystudios.com/2021/04/23/living-rules-for-macgowan-lombardys-the-great-war-card-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=living-rules-for-macgowan-lombardys-the-great-war-card-game Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:28:20 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18453 Updates to MacGowan and Lombardy's The Great War card game rules. Continue reading

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]]> 18453 Interviews with artist Keith Rocco https://lombardystudios.com/2021/03/05/interviews-with-artist-keith-rocco/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interviews-with-artist-keith-rocco Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:21:44 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18288 Click this link to read excerpts from interviews with renowned military artist Keith Rocco that appeared in the European magazines Bellumartis and Amis Club.   Click this link to read about Keith’s Waterloo: Napoleon’s Last Army, the most accurate collection ever published of images of the French Army at Waterloo,… Continue reading

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Click this link to read excerpts from interviews with renowned military artist Keith Rocco that appeared in the European magazines Bellumartis and Amis Club.

 

Click this link to read about Keith’s Waterloo: Napoleon’s Last Army, the most accurate collection ever published of images of the French Army at Waterloo, now on Kickstarter.

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]]> 18288 Waterloo: Napoleon’s Last Army-The Art of Keith Rocco https://lombardystudios.com/2021/02/24/waterloo-napoleons-last-army-the-art-of-keith-rocco/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waterloo-napoleons-last-army-the-art-of-keith-rocco Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:33:00 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18207 The Ultimate Waterloo Collector’s Bundle Immerse yourself in the rich history of Waterloo with this exclusive collector’s bundle, perfect for enthusiasts of Napoleonic art and military history. With beautifully detailed paintings by Keith Rocco, rare artifact photos, and a bonus item of your choice, this limited-edition set offers unparalleled insight… Continue reading

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The Ultimate Waterloo Collector’s Bundle

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Waterloo with this exclusive collector’s bundle, perfect for enthusiasts of Napoleonic art and military history. With beautifully detailed paintings by Keith Rocco, rare artifact photos, and a bonus item of your choice, this limited-edition set offers unparalleled insight into one of history’s most iconic battles. Whether you’re a dedicated historian or a passionate collector, this bundle is a must-have addition to your library.

 

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“His painterly and fluid style and exhaustive research of his subject has earned Rocco acclaim as one of the country’s most sought after narrative artists.”
—Imagine Art Gallery

The French Army of the Hundred Days

On his return from the island of Elba in early 1815 Napoleon had to resurrect an army that had been greatly reduced during his exile from France. It was his last campaign.

For more than two decades historian, researcher, and author Paul Lindsay Dawson delved into the archives of the French army, translating reams of original documents and reports related to the rebuilding of Napoleon’s Imperial Army in 1815.

This book visually represents the results of that research, and describes the many variations of French uniforms hastily pressed into service by the harried quartermasters as they rushed to rebuild and refit an army that would end its life at Waterloo.

The most accurate collection of images of the French Army as it appeared at Waterloo

  • 64 original paintings portraying many of the French Army units at Waterloo
  • Over a decade of research and artistic rendering by Keith Rocco went into producing the paintings in this book
  • 150+ photographs of historical artifacts from the holdings of three museums and seven private collections
  • Foreword by David Markham, President, International Napoleonic Society

“I have always prided myself on telling the story of the common soldier, the often anonymous men who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.”—Keith Rocco

Features a new painting of the Guard fighting in the cemetery at Placenoit. Click to enlarge.

Features a new painting of the Guard fighting in the cemetery at Placenoit. Click to enlarge.

What You Get In
WATERLOO: NAPOLEON’S LAST ARMY

  • 176 oversize-format 9 3/8” by 13 1/2” large pages
  • 128 pages featuring 64 Keith Rocco soldier paintings – 32 Imperial Guard and 32 Line units
  • Full color throughout
  • Fine high-grade, art quality paper
  • Facing pages feature descriptive text relating to the subject of the painting along with captioned photos of rare artifacts depicted within the artwork
  • An added plus: 28 more pages dedicated solely to beautifully photographed and captioned artifact photos
  • Illustrated Uniform Glossary in French and English
  • Index of units and officers that are portrayed in the book’s paintings
  • 4 large horizontal battle paintings on 2-page chapter title spreads, including:
  • Plancenoit – Guard Infantry & Artillery chapter. A NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED PAINTING OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD FIGHTING IN THE CEMETERY! The artist created this painting especially for this book.
  • Empress Dragoons – Guard Cavalry chapter.
  • The Great Gate of Hougoumont – Line Infantry & Artillery chapter.
  • Quatre Bras – Line Cavalry chapter.

 

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About the Artist

Artist Keith Rocco has created paintings for the Pentagon, museums in both the U.S. and Europe, the U.S. Army War College, and numerous National Park Service sites. He has been painting professionally for over 35 years specializing in military subjects.

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 Keith Rocco at work. Click to enlarge.

“One of today’s foremost painters of military images.”
—NapoleonicHistoricalSociety.org

“(An) artist in the tradition of Remington and Detaille”
—Uniformes magazine

“When Keith Rocco prepares to create a historical painting he does extensive research on the subject and time period . . . he researches information on individuals from their memoirs, letters and biographies. From there he creates a story of what happened.”—From the student handout in a lesson plan created by Baltimore Public Television for teachers to use in having students analyze Keith Rocco’s work

Read excerpts from interviews with Keith that appeared in the European magazines Bellumartis and Amis Club.

About Paul Lindsay Dawson

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Author Paul Lindsay Dawson is a field archaeologist and professional historian specializing in the army of Napoleon I. He has written more than 35 books on Napoleonic subjects.

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]]> 18207 The backstory on The War of the Worlds expansion for M&L’s The Great War https://lombardystudios.com/2020/12/07/the-backstory-on-the-war-of-the-worlds-expansion-for-mls-the-great-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-backstory-on-the-war-of-the-worlds-expansion-for-mls-the-great-war Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:35:14 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18161 This expansion brings H.G. Wells's 'War of the Worlds' to WW1 in 'MacGowan and Lombardy's The Great War' card game. Continue reading

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H.G. Wells penned the science fiction classic War of the Worlds in 1898. Forty years later Orson Wells adapted it for a radio drama script that convinced some Americans Earth had been invaded by Mars. Now Dana Lombardy and Craig Richardson have created a War of the Worlds expansion for MacGowan and Lombardy’s The Great War card game. Click the link to download a pdf that tells the backstory of why a science fiction classic was chosen to be the first expansion to a history-based card game.

MacGowan and Lombardy’s The Great War card game has been fully funded on Kickstarter, opening The War of the Worlds expansion as a stretch goal. Click here to go to Kickstarter and help bring the Martians into World War One.

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]]> 18161 World War One Centennial Commission https://lombardystudios.com/2020/11/28/world-war-one-centennial-commission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=world-war-one-centennial-commission Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:04:49 +0000 https://lombardystudios.com/?p=18148 The World War One Centennial Commision has a website and promotes WW1 projects as an adjunct to their mission to build a memorial in Washington, DC. Here is the link to the article they published on their website talking about our cardgame: Link Continue reading

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