Monthly Archives: January 2017

Review of ‘Bloody Mohawk’ book

Posted on January 29, 2017 by George Arnold

Rich Barbuto reviews a book on the fighting along the Mohawk River, “Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian War & American Revolution on New York’s Frontier,” and finds it a well-done account. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of ‘Maurice’s Strategikon’ book

Posted on January 26, 2017 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews a translation of this Byzantine-era work and finds much useful in it for the wargamer. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of Tabletop Gaming magazine, Issue 7

Posted on January 22, 2017 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews the latest issue of the magazine, which has announced it is going to a six-issues a year schedule. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Some Thirties aircraft

Posted on January 19, 2017 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan I picked up a packet of Hasegawa 1/700th-scale aircraft the other day. The box is QG23-72123 in their range and contains 18 Japanese biplane aircraft models. There are nine Nakajima Type 90 fighters, and nine Mitsubishi Attack … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Bazooka vs Panzer’ (Osprey)

Posted on January 15, 2017 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews an Osprey titled “Bazooka vs Panzer,” featuring the opposing weapons of World War II. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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William the Conqueror

Posted on January 12, 2017 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan This statue of William, more commonly known as “the Bastard” in his day, stands in the middle of Falaise in Normandy. The statue is close to the major castle of his duchy, and in a town totally … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Zombicide: Black Plague’ game

Posted on January 8, 2017 by George Arnold

David Hinojosa reviews a cooperative game for one to six players, using figures. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of ‘The Campaign for Guadalcanal’ book

Posted on January 5, 2017 by George Arnold

Mike Crane reviews an older book on the Guadalcanal campaign written and profusely illustrated by Jack Coggins, a must-have for those interested in the Pacific War. It’s on the Reviews page.

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A sample article for the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2017 by George Arnold

This month’s sample article from the pages of past Lone Warrior issues is different. It’s a blast from the very recent past; in fact, this sample article is from the current edition of the magazine. Usually, the samples go back … Continue reading →

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