Monthly Archives: March 2013

While browsing in the library …

Posted on March 27, 2013 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan I often encounter odd items which are of interest to other wargamers — we all do, but for the most part they go unrecorded, the information lost rather than passed on. I’m not suggesting that the SWA … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Wargame Tactics’ book

Posted on March 24, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews a book on tabletop tactics for different eras, by Charles Grant. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Review of ‘The Legend of Hyboria’ book

Posted on March 20, 2013 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews a book by Tony Bath on his long-running Hyborian campaign. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Water-Witch?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan I’ve long enjoyed Science Fiction in wargaming, but quite often “fantasy” gets matters a little confused, or downright wrong. The martial qualities of wizards are a good example. My Grey Gandalf beats your Brown Radagast, that sort of … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Featherstone’s Complete Wargaming’ book

Posted on March 13, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews another Featherstone classic, this one from 1988. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Having a go at Hastings

Posted on March 10, 2013 by George Arnold

 By Chris Hahn Inspired by the March issue of Wargames Illustrated, I decided to stage a version of Hastings. By no means was my effort a historical refight. It was more of an exercise. The forces, at least in terms … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘The Second Book of Wargaming’ book

Posted on March 8, 2013 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird discusses a book he describes as both strange and amusing. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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What’s new — A March sample article

Posted on March 6, 2013 by George Arnold

This month’s offering from the back issues of Lone Warrior magazine is a report by Editor Rich Barbuto on a Napoleonic battle between French and Russians, complete with his solo mechanics to make the game work. It’s on the Sample … Continue reading →

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Review of Sirens figures

Posted on March 3, 2013 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews some 15mm-scale figures of ancient Greek Sirens. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Review of 2 scenario books

Posted on March 1, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews a pair of books with wargaming scenarios. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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