George Arnold reviews the premier issue of the recently resurrected SOTCW Journal and finds much of interest for wargamers interested in 20th Century conflicts. It’s on the Reviews page.
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A reader question
Andy in Australia writes: Anyone know where I can buy Eagle Battle of the River Plate models?
A sample article for February
This month’s sample article from previous issues of Lone Warrior is by Preston Shah and is titled “TRAVELLER: Solo Role-Playing in the Far-Future Imperium”. The author provides a walk-through of playing the classic science fiction role-playing game solo, with techniques that can be applied to other role-playing games. Includes a brief history of the Traveller […]
‘Armored Trains’ Osprey review added
Jonathan Aird has reviewed this New Vanguard Osprey on the origins of armored trains and their use in the early-20th century through WWII. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
‘Battles Map by Map’ reviewed
Rob Morgan reviews a coffee table book from DK featuring maps of battles from the ancient world until today and finds much to like about it. It’s on the Reviews page.
‘Panzer IV vs Char B1 Bis (France 1940)’ Osprey review added
Jonathan Aird has reviewed this Osprey title from their Duel series and finds the analysis of the differences between the two tanks refreshing. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
A Sample Article for January
This month’s sample article from previous issues of Lone Warrior is by Joao Lima and is titled “A Solo Wargame Engine”. The author shares two different systems for simulating an opponent when solo gaming. Although they are written for hex-based games, the systems are readily adaptable to other wargames. It’s on the Sample Articles page.
Two Hour Wargames Reviewed
Jim Rohrer shares his impressions of the solo-friendly rules from Two Hour Wargames and finds that though they were difficult to grasp, they are well worth the effort. It’s on the Reviews page.
A Sample Article for December
This month’s sample article from previous issues of Lone Warrior is by Graham Empson and is titled “American Civil War: A Veteran Solo Wargamer’s Perspective on Tactics”. The author presents a thoroughly researched look at a variety of factors and their impact on tactics in the American Civil War. Contains an extensive bibliography. It’s on […]
Seeking Information About the CSS St. Patrick
Rob Morgan writes: One of my fellow naval wargame enthusiasts in the Naval Wargames Society is ‘desperately seeking’ a little information about a submersible, more accurately an ‘awash’ boat called the St. Patrick built in the Confederacy. It was used, or at least present, in Mobile Bay. Anyone have any information on her overall design, […]