Martin Smith has added another review of the Ospreys detailing Great Britain’s colonial enemies. This one focuses on India. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
Periods – Colonial
‘Queen Victoria’s Enemies (1): Southern Africa’ review added
Martin Smith has reviewed an Osprey on Britain’s Colonial wars, this one focused on “Queen Victoria’s Enemies (1): Southern Africa,” and finds it useful for a brief history of campaigning in the area. The review is on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
‘Queen Victoria’s Enemies: Northern Africa’ reviewed
Martin Smith has reviewed an Osprey focused on the British Colonial period, titled “Queen Victoria’s Enemies: Northern Africa.” The book covers the Asante and the Mahdists, as well as some other minor opponents in the area. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.
Two discounted wargames books available
By Rob Morgan That excellent mail order discount book dealer Postscript (details below) has two sound wargames titles in its new March 2021 List, No. 326, which arrived here today. Both are Pen & Sword titles, and both are by Daniel Mersey. Both are priced at £4.99 + £1 postage. 1. ‘A Wargamer’s Guide to […]
A sample article for June
This month’s sample article from previous issues of Lone Warrior is “The Tochi Valley Escapade 1897” by Nic Birt. The article describes rules for a Northwest Frontier Colonial game, with one figure representing 10 men. It’s on the Sample Articles page.
DIY fort or castle
By Jim Rohrer Like many other people these days, I have been puttering around at my hobby table. In general, One-Hour Wargames is my guide for gaming. The layouts fit on a small table and the scenery is minimalist. Each item is chosen not for realism, but to represent an object. The footprint of a structure must […]
A sample article for July
Here’s this month’s sample article from the pages of past Lone Warriors. This time, Steve Turner explains the charts he created for officer casualties, to add color to campaign games. It’s on the Sample Articles page.
Review of ‘The Leopard and the Cliff’ book
Derek Clark reviews an historical novel set on the Northwest Frontier just after the end of World War I. It’s on the Reviews page.
‘In Good Company’ colonial rules added
Kevin White provides a simple set of rules for Colonial engagements, with a nod to Don Featherstone. The rules are on the Complete Rule Sets page.
‘Prince Emsah’s Guard’ rules
Here’s another entry for the Complete Rule Sets page. These rules are by Bob Stewart and involve a search of a mummy’s tomb. It’s all played out with simple rules — suitable for play with the kiddos — and uses simple counters (coins) and decks of cards. Click on the blue link above to get to […]