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Category Archives: Periods – Ancient
A new sample article
Jonathan Aird describes some ways to randomize the appearance and deployment of two armies for a solo game using the DBA rules. It’s on the Sample Articles page.
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Review of Osprey’s ‘The Composite Bow’
Jonathan Aird reviews an Osprey of the Weapon series, titled “The Composite Bow.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
Posted in Periods - Ancient, Periods - Medieval
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Review of ‘The Gladius: The Roman Short Sword’ (Osprey)
Jonathan Aird reviews a number from the Osprey Weapon series, “The Gladius: The Roman Short Sword.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
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Review of ‘Developing The Portable Wargame’
Arthur Harman reviews a new book by Bob Cordery that expands on his original rules from “The Portable Wargame”, also reviewed here. This book includes rules for World War II and for Ancients. It’s on the Reviews page.
Review of ‘Early Iron Age Greek Warrior 1100-700BC’ (Osprey)
Jonathan Aird reviews an Osprey from the Warrior series and finds it lacking. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
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Call for the cavalry!
By Rob Morgan This was an article in Minerva, the archaeological journal (often with a decent nugget or two for the ancient and classical wargamer) in the May/June 2016 issue (pp. 8-11) in its Roman Military History series, in this … Continue reading
A sample article for October
This month’s sample article from the pages of Lone Warrior magazine is by George Arnold and features his tweaking of the Commands and Colors game rules and the description of a tabletop battle using the rules. It’s on the Sample Articles page.
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A familiar name, in print
In recent years, John Curry’s History of Wargaming Project has re-published many of the original, classic books on wargaming. The Project’s latest publication is one of Donald Featherstone’s works, titled “Wargames Through the Ages, Vol. 1: A Wargaming Guide to … Continue reading
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Review of ‘Maritime Warfare in Northern Europe 500BC-1500AD’
Rob Morgan reviews a collection of scholarly papers on the subject of naval war in Northern Europe from ancient times through the Middle Ages and finds it of considerable interest and usefulness. It’s on the Reviews page.
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Review of ‘Republican Roman Warships’ (Osprey)
Jonathan Aird reviews a New Vanguard series title on “Republican Roman Warships.” It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
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