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Commando raid replay

Posted on February 24, 2021 by admin2

By Paul Le Long I wanted to congratulate Peter Davies on his commando raid article in the most recent issue of Lone Warrior (No. 214). It was excellent stuff and I was inspired to play the game over the weekend. … Continue reading →

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‘A Billion Suns’ game review added

Posted on February 20, 2021 by admin2

Paul Le Long has written a review of a new miniatures space game called “A Billion Suns.” Not another naval battle game in space, this one has some interesting twists. See the full review on the Reviews page.

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A preview of Lone Warrior No. 214

Posted on February 16, 2021 by admin2

Lone Warrior No. 214 is in the final stages of preparation and should be e-mailed to subscribers within a few more days. Here’s a look at what the latest issue has to offer: “Planning a Tabletop Solo Commando Raid 1943,” … Continue reading →

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‘BATTLE!’ — A lost volume, sadly

Posted on February 13, 2021 by admin2

By Rob Morgan So, I read the brief reconsideration of the late Charles Grant’s volume and, of course, memories kicked in. My copy is on the shelf next to The Don’s ‘Naval Wargames’ and the similar sized Ian Alle’ volumes … Continue reading →

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Kevin White’s rules put in another appearance

Posted on February 12, 2021 by admin2

Here’s a link to another blog, with the blogger recently using Kevin White’s “Kokoda Trail” rules for a World War II skirmish game. The rules are permanently posted on the Lone Warrior website’s Complete Rule Sets page. Thanks for the mention, … Continue reading →

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A new sample article: How to solo

Posted on February 6, 2021 by admin2

This month’s sample article from the pages of past issues of Lone Warrior is by Brian Cameron. In his article, he discusses how he sets up and plays his tabletop battles, including forming battle plans and the rules he uses … Continue reading →

Posted in Periods - Nineteenth century, Solo wargaming | 1 Comment

‘Battle: Practical Wargaming’ (1970) reviewed

Posted on January 30, 2021 by admin2

Jonathan Aird has reviewed another wargaming classic, Charles Grant’s 1970 book, “Battle: Practical Wargaming.” It’s on the Reviews page.

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Rules for AWI and War of 1812 added

Posted on January 23, 2021 by admin2

A set of rules developed by Lone Warrior Editor Rich Barbuto has been added to this website. The rules cover the period from the American War of Independence through the War of 1812. “From Bunker Hill to New Orleans” is … Continue reading →

Posted in Periods - Eighteenth century, Periods - Napoleonic | 2 Comments

Luftwaffe ‘Harvard’ NA T-6 Trainers

Posted on January 20, 2021 by admin2

By Rob Morgan A long way back in time, in 1971, Airfix Magazine carried a photograph of one of these immensely long-serving two seaters in the World War II camouflage and markings of Goering’s Luftwaffe. A letter followed from C.M. … Continue reading →

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‘Wargaming: An Introduction’ reviewed

Posted on January 16, 2021 by admin2

Jonathan Aird has taken another look at a Neil Thomas classic, “Wargaming: An Introduction.” His review is on the Reviews page.

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