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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Review of ‘Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896’ (Osprey)
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
Posted in Periods - Colonial
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Review of ‘Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49’ (Osprey)
Rob Morgan reviews an Osprey he finds useful: “Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
Posted in Periods - Twentieth century
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Today’s Osprey
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.
Posted in Periods - Medieval
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Arguing over Armenia
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
Posted in Battle reports, Periods - Ancient
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An Osprey
Paul Le Long describes “The British Army 1660-1704.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
Posted in Periods - Eighteenth century, Periods - Pike and Shot
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Review of ‘War Games and Their History’ book
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.
Posted in Wargaming
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Mr. Congreve’s rockets at sea
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
Posted in Periods - American Civil War, Periods - Napoleonic
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Review of Starship Enterprise model by Corgi Hotwheels
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.
Posted in Periods - Science fiction
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A pair of Ospreys
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.
Posted in Periods - Medieval, Periods - Modern
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Review of ‘The Battle of Fontenoy’ book
Paul Le Long reviews a 1975 classic by Charles Grant. It’s on the Reviews page.
Posted in Periods - Eighteenth century
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