Monthly Archives: June 2012

Replaying ‘WWI Aerial War Game’ — with photos and models!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by mike crane

By Mike Crane “Play it again, Sam” is a familiar line from Humphrey Bogart in the old Casablanca movie. Well, it kept coming to mind as I was thinking of replaying some of my old games.  Eventually, the “WWI Aerial … Continue reading →

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German human torpedoes of WWII

Posted on June 27, 2012 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan In 1943, the Kriegsmarine needed a host of  special attack weapons for use against Allied shipping in short-range operations in the English Channel. Three types were designed and built, the “Neger,” some 200+ of these; the “Marder,” … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Military Modelling Guide to Wargaming’ book

Posted on June 24, 2012 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews a guide to the hobby from the 1980s. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Bayou Wars XX – 2012 — with photos

Posted on June 21, 2012 by mike crane

By Mike Crane I went to New Orleans for Bayou Wars XX the weekend of June 8-10. Man, did it rain! The rain began at Baton Rouge and continued off and on until we left Kenner in a torrential downpour. … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Battle Notes for Wargamers’ book

Posted on June 19, 2012 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews another Donald Featherstone classic, this one from 1973. (It’s also just been reprinted). The review is on the Reviews page, of course.

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Review of ‘Operation Warboard’ book

Posted on June 15, 2012 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews another classic, which includes a full set of World War II battlefield rules. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of Stonehenge model

Posted on June 13, 2012 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reports on a useful model of the prehistoric ruins. It’s on the Reviews page.

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It’s in the mail

Posted on June 11, 2012 by George Arnold

Rich Barbuto, editor of Lone Warrior  magazine, reports that No. 179 goes into the mail today. Be on the lookout!

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Review of ‘Sea Battle Games’ book

Posted on June 8, 2012 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews a new edition of a book on naval gaming that originally was published in 1970. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Don Featherstone interview

Posted on June 7, 2012 by George Arnold

Here’s a link to a roughly six-minute interview with Don Featherstone, one of the founders of the modern wargaming hobby. Some of his books have been already reviewed on the Reviews page, with more of them to come. Thanks to Rob … Continue reading →

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