Monthly Archives: July 2015

Review of ‘The Romanian Army of World War II’ (Osprey)

Posted on July 31, 2015 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews an Osprey on the Romanian army during WWII. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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A note on ‘Brandtschatzung’

Posted on July 29, 2015 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan The bi-annual journal War & Society (ISSN 0729-2473) is published by the Australian University of New South Wales’ Department of History, and so may not be familiar to many Pike & Shot period-oriented readers in the northern … Continue reading →

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Review of Lizardmen figures by Caesar

Posted on July 26, 2015 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews a box of Lizardmen Warriors by Caesar and finds it another useful set of figures for fantasy gaming. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of ‘German Military Police Units 1939-45’ (Osprey)

Posted on July 24, 2015 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews an Osprey and finds it helpful, even though it’s highly specialized. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of Ratmen plastic figures by Caesar

Posted on July 22, 2015 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews some fantasy plastic figures from the Caesar company: Ratmen. It’s on the Reviews page.

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A thought on potential modern naval actions

Posted on July 21, 2015 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan I realise that for most SWA Members, The Korean Journal of Defense Analysis is far from required reading. Though since the next serious naval wars are almost certainly going to start in the south-eastern quadrant of Asia, … Continue reading →

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‘Smuta’ board game review

Posted on July 19, 2015 by George Arnold

Godfrey Bailey provides another board game review/description. This one is of a Russian board game called “Smuta.” The game is set in early 1600s Russia, during a “time of troubles.” Godfrey explains the modifications he made to the multi-player game … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘The SA 1921-45: Hitler’s Stormtroopers’ (Osprey)

Posted on July 17, 2015 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews an older Osprey Men-at-Arms publication, and finds it of limited use. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘Pike and Shot Tactics 1590-1660’ (Osprey)

Posted on July 15, 2015 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews another Osprey book, this one from the Pike and Shot period, “Pike and Shot Tactics 1590-1660.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘The Catapult: A History’ book

Posted on July 14, 2015 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews a book on the development of bolt-shooting and stone-throwing weapons from Antiquity forward. It’s on the Reviews page.

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