Monthly Archives: July 2013

An Osprey for today

Posted on July 31, 2013 by George Arnold

Here’s another mini-review of an Osprey publication, this one titled “Condottiere 1300-1500: Infamous medieval mercenaries.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘Wargames: From Gladiators to Gigabytes’ book

Posted on July 28, 2013 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews an unusual find, a book that discusses the many varieties of wargaming, from the earliest days to the computer age. It’s on the Reviews page.

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The latest Osprey

Posted on July 24, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long provides the contents of an Osprey publication on World War II German army uniforms. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘Beginners’ Guide to Wargaming’ book

Posted on July 21, 2013 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews a classic from the pen of Bruce Quarrie, “Beginners’ Guide to Wargaming.” It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of ‘Air Battles in Miniature’ book

Posted on July 19, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews a 1978 book about air combat wargaming and finds it lacking in some areas, useful in others. It’s on the Reviews page.

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An Osprey review

Posted on July 17, 2013 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews another Osprey publication, this one titled “Renaissance War Galley 1470-1590.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘World War 2 Wargaming’ book

Posted on July 14, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews a Bruce Quarrie classic, “World War 2 Wargaming: Airfix Magazine Guide 15.” It’s on the Reviews page.

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It’s Osprey day

Posted on July 10, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long provides a quick look at another Osprey publication, “The Italian Army 1940-45 (1) Europe 1940-43.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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No. 183 arrives!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by George Arnold

Today’s trip to the mailbox proved rewarding, as issue No. 183 of Lone Warrior magazine showed up. For those who haven’t yet received your copy, here’s a list of the contents: “How About Re-fighting the First Battle of All Time?” … Continue reading →

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‘Wargames for Women’

Posted on July 7, 2013 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan In the small but varied canon of wargaming literature, steadily being reviewed in this very blog, I don’t ever recall finding a book with the above title, nor even an article or note  in one of the … Continue reading →

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