Monthly Archives: October 2013

Review of ‘Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896’ (Osprey)

Posted on October 31, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long outlines the contents of another Osprey reference book, “Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896: The Italian Disaster in Ethiopia.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page

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Review of ‘Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49’ (Osprey)

Posted on October 27, 2013 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews an Osprey he finds useful: “Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Today’s Osprey

Posted on October 24, 2013 by George Arnold

The prolific Paul Le Long adds another Osprey mini-review, this one titled “The Portuguese in the Age of Discovery.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Arguing over Armenia

Posted on October 20, 2013 by George Arnold

 Middle Imperial Romans vs. Sassanid Persians By Chris Hahn Oh, to have been in attendance when “Go Meek Into The Desert 260 AD” was played [1]. In addition to playing at war on simple, attractive, and completely transportable terrain populated … Continue reading →

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An Osprey

Posted on October 18, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long describes “The British Army 1660-1704.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘War Games and Their History’ book

Posted on October 16, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews a book about wargaming, but there’s a catch. It barely mentions gaming with figures. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Mr. Congreve’s rockets at sea

Posted on October 13, 2013 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan The middle years of the long Napoleonic Wars were a prosperous time for William Congreve. His rockets were much fancied by several active naval men, including Nelson and Cochrane, though Admiral Keith, who commanded the Channel Fleet … Continue reading →

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Review of Starship Enterprise model by Corgi Hotwheels

Posted on October 11, 2013 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews a model of the Starship Enterprise that he found in the Hotwheels bin at a local store. It’s on the Reviews page.

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A pair of Ospreys

Posted on October 9, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long lists the contents and provides comments on two more Osprey publications: “The Paras: British Airborne Forces 1940-1984” and “The Normans.” They’re on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘The Battle of Fontenoy’ book

Posted on October 4, 2013 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews a 1975 classic by Charles Grant. It’s on the Reviews page.

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