Monthly Archives: June 2013

Osprey review: Ancient warships

Posted on June 28, 2013 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews a recently published Osprey publication titled “Warships of the Ancient World 3000-500 BC.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Review of ‘The War Game’ book

Posted on June 26, 2013 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews another classic, “The War Game,” which was edited by Peter Young. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Review of ‘Hill of Doves’ board game

Posted on June 23, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long has good things to say about the new, solo board game by SWA member Godfrey Bailey. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Of possible interest …

Posted on June 22, 2013 by George Arnold

((Rob Morgan submits the following.)) The July 2013 issue of Military History magazine has just reached my letter box, and contains an interesting note for British-based readers and for those visiting London. “War Games” is the title and subject ofa … Continue reading →

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Osprey review

Posted on June 21, 2013 by George Arnold

Here’s a review of Men-at-Arms No. 136, “Italian Medieval Armies 1300-1500.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Review of ‘Battle for wargamers – Wargames Manual’

Posted on June 19, 2013 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews an unusual publication, a wargames manual, from the classics period. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Half a million hits!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by JAird

By Jonathan Aird Well, we’ve now sailed past the half a million mark — not bad for a wargaming blog that’s been available for barely more than two years. Congratulations are highly deserved for all those involved — and I … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Wargame Campaigns’ book

Posted on June 16, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews another classic on campaigns, this one by CS Grant. It’s on the Reviews page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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Ospreys on offer?

Posted on June 14, 2013 by George Arnold

 ((Submitted by Rob Morgan)) A glance at the Osprey web site shows 17 pages of currently discounted titles in all the series, and many of them rather new titles. Air, Campaign, Elite and Fortress titles are all well covered and, in … Continue reading →

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Osprey review of ‘Spanish Guerrillas in the Peninsular War’

Posted on June 13, 2013 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan provides an extensive review of an Osprey publication, this one on the Spanish guerrilla war against Napoleon. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page. Share this…emailPrintFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin

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